1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored...

3:14 AMP

逐节对照

Amplified Bible - But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled or disturbed [by their opposition].
新标点和合本 - 你们就是为义受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威吓（“的威吓”或作“所怕的”），也不要惊慌；
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 即使你们为义受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威吓，也不要惊慌；
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 即使你们为义受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威吓，也不要惊慌；
当代译本 - 就算你们为义受苦，也是有福的。不要害怕别人的恐吓，也不要惊慌，
圣经新译本 - 就算你们要为义受苦，也是有福的。“不要怕人的恐吓，也不要畏惧。”
中文标准译本 - 然而，即使你们为义受苦，也是蒙福的。不要怕他们所惧怕的，也不要惊慌不安，
现代标点和合本 - 你们就是为义受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威吓，也不要惊慌，
和合本（拼音版） - 你们就是为义受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威吓，也不要惊慌，
New International Version - But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”
New International Reader's Version - But suppose you do suffer for doing what is right. Even then you will be blessed. Scripture says, “Don’t fear what others say they will do to hurt you. Don’t be afraid.” ( Isaiah 8:12 )
English Standard Version - But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,
New Living Translation - But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.
Christian Standard Bible - But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them or be intimidated,
New American Standard Bible - But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be in dread,
New King James Version - But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
American Standard Version - But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
King James Version - But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
New English Translation - But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.
World English Bible - But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”
新標點和合本 - 你們就是為義受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威嚇（的威嚇：或譯所怕的），也不要驚慌；
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 即使你們為義受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威嚇，也不要驚慌；
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 即使你們為義受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威嚇，也不要驚慌；
當代譯本 - 就算你們為義受苦，也是有福的。不要害怕別人的恐嚇，也不要驚慌，
聖經新譯本 - 就算你們要為義受苦，也是有福的。“不要怕人的恐嚇，也不要畏懼。”
呂振中譯本 - 即使不然，你們如果為義而受苦、也是有福氣。不要怕他們，不要震盪不安；
中文標準譯本 - 然而，即使你們為義受苦，也是蒙福的。不要怕他們所懼怕的，也不要驚慌不安，
現代標點和合本 - 你們就是為義受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威嚇，也不要驚慌，
文理和合譯本 - 若因義受苦、則福矣、勿畏其威、勿為所撼、
文理委辦譯本 - 緣義受害、必蒙綏祉、人有危言、勿憂勿懼、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾若為義受苦、乃為有福、人威嚇爾、勿畏勿懼、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 即使為善而茹苦、亦屬可慶。人之威脅、不足畏也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - ¡Dichosos si sufren por causa de la justicia! «No teman lo que ellos temen, ni se dejen asustar».
현대인의 성경 - 그러나 옳은 일을 위해 고난을 받는다면 여러분은 행복한 사람입니다. 그러므로 사람들이 협박을 하더라도 겁내거나 무서워하지 말고
Новый Русский Перевод - А если вы страдаете за правду – вы блаженны. Не бойтесь их, и пусть ничто вас не пугает,
Восточный перевод - А если вы страдаете за правду – вы благословенны. Не бойтесь их, и пусть ничто вас не пугает,
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - А если вы страдаете за правду – вы благословенны. Не бойтесь их, и пусть ничто вас не пугает,
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - А если вы страдаете за правду – вы благословенны. Не бойтесь их, и пусть ничто вас не пугает,
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Et même s’il vous arrivait de souffrir parce que vous faites ce qui est juste, vous seriez heureux. Ne craignez pas les hommes, ne vous laissez pas troubler.
リビングバイブル - かりにそのようなことがあっても、幸いと思いなさい。神があなたがたに報いてくださるからです。
Nestle Aland 28 - ἀλλ’ εἰ καὶ πάσχοιτε διὰ δικαιοσύνην, μακάριοι. τὸν δὲ φόβον αὐτῶν μὴ φοβηθῆτε μηδὲ ταραχθῆτε,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀλλ’ εἰ καὶ πάσχοιτε διὰ δικαιοσύνην, μακάριοι. τὸν δὲ φόβον αὐτῶν, μὴ φοβηθῆτε μηδὲ ταραχθῆτε;
Nova Versão Internacional - Todavia, mesmo que venham a sofrer porque praticam a justiça, vocês serão felizes. “Não temam aquilo que eles temem , não fiquem amedrontados.”
Hoffnung für alle - Doch selbst wenn ihr leiden müsst, weil ihr nach Gottes Willen lebt, könnt ihr euch glücklich schätzen. Darum fürchtet euch nicht vor dem Leid, das euch die Menschen zufügen, und lasst euch von ihnen nicht einschüchtern.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nhưng dù có đi nữa, anh chị em cũng đừng sợ họ, vì Chúa sẽ ban phước lành cho anh chị em.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่ถึงแม้ท่านต้องทนทุกข์ทั้งๆ ที่ทำสิ่งที่ถูกต้อง ท่านก็ได้รับพระพร “อย่ากลัวสิ่งที่พวกเขากลัว อย่าตกใจกลัวเลย”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แต่ถ้าหากว่าท่านต้องรับทุกข์ทรมานจากการประพฤติที่ถูกต้อง ท่านก็จะเป็นสุข “อย่ากลัวสิ่งที่เขากลัว และอย่าตระหนกตกใจ”

交叉引用

Philippians 1:29 - For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake, not only to believe and confidently trust in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
Matthew 10:31 - So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:18 - and you will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:19 - But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given you within that [very] hour;
Matthew 10:20 - for it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Matthew 10:21 - “Brother will betray brother to death, and the father his child; and children will rise up and rebel against their parents and cause them to be put to death.
Matthew 10:22 - And you will be hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name, but it is the one who has patiently persevered and endured to the end who will be saved.
Mark 8:35 - For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake and the gospel’s will save it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God].
Acts 9:16 - for I will make clear to him how much he must suffer and endure for My name’s sake.”
Acts 18:9 - One night the Lord said to Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid anymore, but go on speaking and do not be silent;
Acts 18:10 - for I am with you, and no one will attack you in order to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.”
Jeremiah 15:15 - O Lord, You know and understand; Remember me [thoughtfully], take notice of me, take vengeance for me on my persecutors. Do not, in view of Your patience, take me away; Know that for Your sake I endure [continual] rebuke and dishonor.
Ezekiel 3:9 - I have made your forehead like emery (diamond), harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or be dismayed before them, though they are a rebellious house.”
1 Peter 3:6 - just as Sarah obeyed Abraham [following him and having regard for him as head of their house], calling him lord. And you have become her daughters if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear [that is, being respectful toward your husband but not giving in to intimidation, nor allowing yourself to be led into sin, nor to be harmed].
Matthew 16:25 - For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake will find it [that is, life with Me for all eternity].
Matthew 19:29 - And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name’s sake will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life.
Luke 12:4 - “I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have nothing more that they can do.
Luke 12:5 - But I will point out to you whom you should fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority and power to hurl [you] into hell; yes, I say to you, [stand in great awe of God and] fear Him!
Matthew 10:39 - Whoever finds his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], and whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake will find it [that is, life with Me for all eternity].
Jeremiah 1:8 - Do not be afraid of them [or their hostile faces], For I am with you [always] to protect you and deliver you,” says the Lord.
Isaiah 51:12 - “I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you are afraid of man who dies And of a son of man who is made [as destructible] as grass,
James 1:12 - Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
2 Corinthians 12:10 - So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God’s strength].
Isaiah 41:10 - Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’
Isaiah 41:11 - Indeed, all those who are angry with you will be put to shame and humiliated; Those who strive against you will be as nothing and will perish.
Isaiah 41:12 - You shall search for those who quarrel with you, but will not find them; They who war against you will be as nothing, as nothing at all.
Isaiah 41:13 - For I the Lord your God keep hold of your right hand; [I am the Lord], Who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’
Isaiah 41:14 - Do not fear, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel; I will help you,” declares the Lord, “and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
John 14:1 - “Do not let your heart be troubled (afraid, cowardly). Believe [confidently] in God and trust in Him, [have faith, hold on to it, rely on it, keep going and] believe also in Me.
John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]
Mark 10:29 - Jesus said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, there is no one who has given up a house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and for the gospel’s sake,
1 Peter 4:13 - But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, keep on rejoicing, so that when His glory [filled with His radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may rejoice with great joy.
1 Peter 4:14 - If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify].
1 Peter 4:15 - Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or a thief, or any sort of criminal [in response to persecution], or as a troublesome meddler interfering in the affairs of others;
1 Peter 4:16 - but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.
Matthew 5:10 - “Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
Matthew 5:11 - “Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me.
Matthew 5:12 - Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 10:28 - Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Luke 6:22 - Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people hate you, and exclude you [from their fellowship], and insult you, and scorn your name as evil because of [your association with] the Son of Man.
Luke 6:23 - Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for their fathers used to treat the prophets in the same way.
Isaiah 8:12 - “You are not to say, ‘It is a conspiracy!’ In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy, And you are not to fear what they fear nor be in dread of it.
Isaiah 8:13 - It is the Lord of hosts whom you are to regard as holy and awesome. He shall be your [source of] fear, He shall be your [source of] dread [not man].
1 Peter 2:19 - For this finds favor, if a person endures the sorrow of suffering unjustly because of an awareness of [the will of] God.
1 Peter 2:20 - After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patiently bear [undeserved] suffering, this finds favor with God.

逐节对照

交叉引用

Amplified Bible - But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled or disturbed [by their opposition].
新标点和合本 - 你们就是为义受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威吓（“的威吓”或作“所怕的”），也不要惊慌；
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 即使你们为义受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威吓，也不要惊慌；
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 即使你们为义受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威吓，也不要惊慌；
当代译本 - 就算你们为义受苦，也是有福的。不要害怕别人的恐吓，也不要惊慌，
圣经新译本 - 就算你们要为义受苦，也是有福的。“不要怕人的恐吓，也不要畏惧。”
中文标准译本 - 然而，即使你们为义受苦，也是蒙福的。不要怕他们所惧怕的，也不要惊慌不安，
现代标点和合本 - 你们就是为义受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威吓，也不要惊慌，
和合本（拼音版） - 你们就是为义受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威吓，也不要惊慌，
New International Version - But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”
New International Reader's Version - But suppose you do suffer for doing what is right. Even then you will be blessed. Scripture says, “Don’t fear what others say they will do to hurt you. Don’t be afraid.” ( Isaiah 8:12 )
English Standard Version - But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,
New Living Translation - But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.
Christian Standard Bible - But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them or be intimidated,
New American Standard Bible - But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be in dread,
New King James Version - But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
American Standard Version - But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
King James Version - But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
New English Translation - But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.
World English Bible - But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”
新標點和合本 - 你們就是為義受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威嚇（的威嚇：或譯所怕的），也不要驚慌；
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 即使你們為義受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威嚇，也不要驚慌；
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 即使你們為義受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威嚇，也不要驚慌；
當代譯本 - 就算你們為義受苦，也是有福的。不要害怕別人的恐嚇，也不要驚慌，
聖經新譯本 - 就算你們要為義受苦，也是有福的。“不要怕人的恐嚇，也不要畏懼。”
呂振中譯本 - 即使不然，你們如果為義而受苦、也是有福氣。不要怕他們，不要震盪不安；
中文標準譯本 - 然而，即使你們為義受苦，也是蒙福的。不要怕他們所懼怕的，也不要驚慌不安，
現代標點和合本 - 你們就是為義受苦，也是有福的。不要怕人的威嚇，也不要驚慌，
文理和合譯本 - 若因義受苦、則福矣、勿畏其威、勿為所撼、
文理委辦譯本 - 緣義受害、必蒙綏祉、人有危言、勿憂勿懼、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾若為義受苦、乃為有福、人威嚇爾、勿畏勿懼、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 即使為善而茹苦、亦屬可慶。人之威脅、不足畏也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - ¡Dichosos si sufren por causa de la justicia! «No teman lo que ellos temen, ni se dejen asustar».
현대인의 성경 - 그러나 옳은 일을 위해 고난을 받는다면 여러분은 행복한 사람입니다. 그러므로 사람들이 협박을 하더라도 겁내거나 무서워하지 말고
Новый Русский Перевод - А если вы страдаете за правду – вы блаженны. Не бойтесь их, и пусть ничто вас не пугает,
Восточный перевод - А если вы страдаете за правду – вы благословенны. Не бойтесь их, и пусть ничто вас не пугает,
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - А если вы страдаете за правду – вы благословенны. Не бойтесь их, и пусть ничто вас не пугает,
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - А если вы страдаете за правду – вы благословенны. Не бойтесь их, и пусть ничто вас не пугает,
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Et même s’il vous arrivait de souffrir parce que vous faites ce qui est juste, vous seriez heureux. Ne craignez pas les hommes, ne vous laissez pas troubler.
リビングバイブル - かりにそのようなことがあっても、幸いと思いなさい。神があなたがたに報いてくださるからです。
Nestle Aland 28 - ἀλλ’ εἰ καὶ πάσχοιτε διὰ δικαιοσύνην, μακάριοι. τὸν δὲ φόβον αὐτῶν μὴ φοβηθῆτε μηδὲ ταραχθῆτε,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀλλ’ εἰ καὶ πάσχοιτε διὰ δικαιοσύνην, μακάριοι. τὸν δὲ φόβον αὐτῶν, μὴ φοβηθῆτε μηδὲ ταραχθῆτε;
Nova Versão Internacional - Todavia, mesmo que venham a sofrer porque praticam a justiça, vocês serão felizes. “Não temam aquilo que eles temem , não fiquem amedrontados.”
Hoffnung für alle - Doch selbst wenn ihr leiden müsst, weil ihr nach Gottes Willen lebt, könnt ihr euch glücklich schätzen. Darum fürchtet euch nicht vor dem Leid, das euch die Menschen zufügen, und lasst euch von ihnen nicht einschüchtern.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nhưng dù có đi nữa, anh chị em cũng đừng sợ họ, vì Chúa sẽ ban phước lành cho anh chị em.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่ถึงแม้ท่านต้องทนทุกข์ทั้งๆ ที่ทำสิ่งที่ถูกต้อง ท่านก็ได้รับพระพร “อย่ากลัวสิ่งที่พวกเขากลัว อย่าตกใจกลัวเลย”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แต่ถ้าหากว่าท่านต้องรับทุกข์ทรมานจากการประพฤติที่ถูกต้อง ท่านก็จะเป็นสุข “อย่ากลัวสิ่งที่เขากลัว และอย่าตระหนกตกใจ”

Philippians 1:29 - For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake, not only to believe and confidently trust in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
Matthew 10:31 - So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:18 - and you will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:19 - But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given you within that [very] hour;
Matthew 10:20 - for it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Matthew 10:21 - “Brother will betray brother to death, and the father his child; and children will rise up and rebel against their parents and cause them to be put to death.
Matthew 10:22 - And you will be hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name, but it is the one who has patiently persevered and endured to the end who will be saved.
Mark 8:35 - For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake and the gospel’s will save it [from the consequences of sin and separation from God].
Acts 9:16 - for I will make clear to him how much he must suffer and endure for My name’s sake.”
Acts 18:9 - One night the Lord said to Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid anymore, but go on speaking and do not be silent;
Acts 18:10 - for I am with you, and no one will attack you in order to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.”
Jeremiah 15:15 - O Lord, You know and understand; Remember me [thoughtfully], take notice of me, take vengeance for me on my persecutors. Do not, in view of Your patience, take me away; Know that for Your sake I endure [continual] rebuke and dishonor.
Ezekiel 3:9 - I have made your forehead like emery (diamond), harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or be dismayed before them, though they are a rebellious house.”
1 Peter 3:6 - just as Sarah obeyed Abraham [following him and having regard for him as head of their house], calling him lord. And you have become her daughters if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear [that is, being respectful toward your husband but not giving in to intimidation, nor allowing yourself to be led into sin, nor to be harmed].
Matthew 16:25 - For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake will find it [that is, life with Me for all eternity].
Matthew 19:29 - And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name’s sake will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life.
Luke 12:4 - “I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have nothing more that they can do.
Luke 12:5 - But I will point out to you whom you should fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority and power to hurl [you] into hell; yes, I say to you, [stand in great awe of God and] fear Him!
Matthew 10:39 - Whoever finds his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], and whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake will find it [that is, life with Me for all eternity].
Jeremiah 1:8 - Do not be afraid of them [or their hostile faces], For I am with you [always] to protect you and deliver you,” says the Lord.
Isaiah 51:12 - “I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you are afraid of man who dies And of a son of man who is made [as destructible] as grass,
James 1:12 - Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
2 Corinthians 12:10 - So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God’s strength].
Isaiah 41:10 - Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’
Isaiah 41:11 - Indeed, all those who are angry with you will be put to shame and humiliated; Those who strive against you will be as nothing and will perish.
Isaiah 41:12 - You shall search for those who quarrel with you, but will not find them; They who war against you will be as nothing, as nothing at all.
Isaiah 41:13 - For I the Lord your God keep hold of your right hand; [I am the Lord], Who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’
Isaiah 41:14 - Do not fear, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel; I will help you,” declares the Lord, “and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
John 14:1 - “Do not let your heart be troubled (afraid, cowardly). Believe [confidently] in God and trust in Him, [have faith, hold on to it, rely on it, keep going and] believe also in Me.
John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]
Mark 10:29 - Jesus said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, there is no one who has given up a house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and for the gospel’s sake,
1 Peter 4:13 - But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, keep on rejoicing, so that when His glory [filled with His radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may rejoice with great joy.
1 Peter 4:14 - If you are insulted and reviled for [bearing] the name of Christ, you are blessed [happy, with life-joy and comfort in God’s salvation regardless of your circumstances], because the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you [and indwelling you—He whom they curse, you glorify].
1 Peter 4:15 - Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or a thief, or any sort of criminal [in response to persecution], or as a troublesome meddler interfering in the affairs of others;
1 Peter 4:16 - but if anyone suffers [ill-treatment] as a Christian [because of his belief], he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God [because he is considered worthy to suffer] in this name.
Matthew 5:10 - “Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
Matthew 5:11 - “Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me.
Matthew 5:12 - Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 10:28 - Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Luke 6:22 - Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people hate you, and exclude you [from their fellowship], and insult you, and scorn your name as evil because of [your association with] the Son of Man.
Luke 6:23 - Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for their fathers used to treat the prophets in the same way.
Isaiah 8:12 - “You are not to say, ‘It is a conspiracy!’ In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy, And you are not to fear what they fear nor be in dread of it.
Isaiah 8:13 - It is the Lord of hosts whom you are to regard as holy and awesome. He shall be your [source of] fear, He shall be your [source of] dread [not man].
1 Peter 2:19 - For this finds favor, if a person endures the sorrow of suffering unjustly because of an awareness of [the will of] God.
1 Peter 2:20 - After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patiently bear [undeserved] suffering, this finds favor with God.