1 Peter 3:14 — Compare Translations

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But even in case you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, [you are] blessed (happy, to be envied). Do not dread or be afraid of their threats, nor be disturbed [by their opposition].

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

But even in case you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, [you are] blessed (happy, to be envied). Do not dread or be afraid of their threats, nor be disturbed [by their opposition].

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be intimidated,

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

But if also ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed [are ye]; but be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;

English EASY 2024

But you may suffer, even when you do what is right. If that happens, God will bless you. So do not be afraid of what people may do to you. Do not worry about it.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

But you may suffer for doing right. If that happens, you have God's blessing. "Don't be afraid of the people who make you suffer; don't be worried."

But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

English GNT (Good News Translation)

But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry.

English God's Word - GW 1995

But even if you suffer for doing what God approves, you are blessed. Don't be afraid of those who want to harm you. Don't get upset.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be disturbed,

English KJV 1611

But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

English LSB

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their fear, and do not be troubled,

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

But even if you suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. “Do not be afraid of their terror, do not be troubled.”

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED,

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

But even if you should suffer because of righteousness, blessed are you. Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them,

English NET Bible - 2005 (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.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

But suppose you suffer for doing what is right. Then you will be blessed. Scripture also says, "Don't fear what others fear. Don't be afraid."--(Isaiah 8:12)

English NIV

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."

English NKJ 1982

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”

English NLT

But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don't be afraid and don't worry.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated,

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

But even if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you will have the joyful experience of the blessing of God. And Don’t be intimidated or terrified by those who would terrify you.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

But even if you do suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

But even if they should, you are to be envied, for God will reward you for it.

English Tyndale 1537

Notwithstanding happy(blessed) are ye if ye suffer for righteousness' sake. Nevertheless(Yea and) fear not though they seem terrible unto you,(fear not ye their threatning) neither be troubled: