1 Peter 3:12-15

12For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.1 13And who is he that will harm you, if ye are followers of that which is good? 14But if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye : and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:2