Suffering for Right and Wrong
13 aAnd who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?
14 aBut even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. b“And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
15 But1 sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always abe ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the bhope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
16 ahaving 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.
Christ’s Suffering and Ours
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring1 us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,
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Articles, Bible studies, and sermons that contain 1 Peter 3:15:
Articles
The Four Horsemen (Part Two): The White Horse
Bible Studies
Sermons
Perfect, Gentle Courtesy (Part 2)
Don't Meddle and Always Be Ready to Answer
The Adversary
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Four)
Psalms: Book Two (Part Four)
Psalms: Book Two (Part Two)
The Healing of a Man Born Blind (Part Two)
Knowing, Following, and Striving for Christ
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part 3)
Gentle and Lowly in Heart
Facing Times of Stress: Forewarned of Persecution!
Those Who Are Persecuted
Displaying Gentle and Patient Conduct
Heavenly Citizenship (Part 2)
Giving All Diligence!
The Meekness and Gentleness of Christ
Joseph: A Saga of Excellence (Part Four)
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