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13 Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good?
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Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?
14 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,
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But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”
15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;
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But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
16 and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.
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keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
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