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But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; |
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” |
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. |
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But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” |
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]. |
But if even you should perchance suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are spiritually prosperous ones. Moreover, do not be affected with fear of them by the fear which they strive to inspire in you, neither become agitated, |
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And if it should happen that you suffer for living a good life you are fortunate. You need neither fear men’s threats nor worry about them; |
Instead, you are happy, even if you should suffer for doing right. Never be afraid of their threats, and never be disturbed, |
But 235 and 2532 if 1487 ye suffer 3958 for 1343 righteousness' sake, 1223 happy 3107 are ye: and 1161 be not 3361 afraid 5399 of their 846 terror, 5401 neither 3366 be troubled; 5015 |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
- Maturing in Christ: Advice to New - and Old - Believers - Neil Girrard The path to spiritual maturity is not just a walk up an aisle or even an overnight journey. There are many things we need to observe in our spiritual journey toward God to be certain we don’t get off the path that leads to life.