12 because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and His ears are open to their request.
But the face of the Lord is against
those who do what is evil.[a]

Undeserved Suffering

13 And who will harm[b] you if you are deeply committed to what is good?[c] 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness,(A) you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear(B) or be disturbed,(C)[d]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 3:12 Ps 34:12-16
  2. 1 Peter 3:13 Or mistreat, or do evil to
  3. 1 Peter 3:13 Or you are partisans for the good; lit you are zealots
  4. 1 Peter 3:14 Is 8:12

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