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