GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory--the Spirit of God--is resting on you.
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If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
15 If you suffer, you shouldn't suffer for being a murderer, thief, criminal, or troublemaker.
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If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
16 If you suffer for being a Christian, don't feel ashamed, but praise God for being called that name.
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However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
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