1 Peter 3:8–17 [8] Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; [9] not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. [10] For“He who would love lifeAnd see good days,Let him refrain his tongue from evil,And his lips from speaking deceit.[11] Let him turn away from evil and do good;Let him seek peace and pursue it.[12] For the eyes of the Lordare on the righteous,And His ears are open to their prayers;But the face of the Lordis against those who do evil.”[13] And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? [14] But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” [15] But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; [16] having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. [17] For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
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