12 because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against
those who do what is evil.(A)

Undeserved Suffering

13 Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness,(B) you are blessed. Do not fear them[a](C) or be intimidated,[b](D)

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Footnotes

  1. 3:14 Or Do not fear what they fear
  2. 3:14 Is 8:12

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