14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness,(A) you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear(B) or be disturbed,(C)[a] 15 but honor[b] the Messiah[c] as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason[d] for the hope that is in you.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 3:14 Is 8:12
  2. 1 Peter 3:15 Or sanctify; lit set apart
  3. 1 Peter 3:15 Other mss read set God
  4. 1 Peter 3:15 Or who demands of you an accounting

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