1 Peter 3:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 3:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 3:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 3:14 — KJV
“But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;”
— 1 Peter 3:14 (KJV)
1 Peter 3:14 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 3:14
“Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:14: afraid, terror, neither
“Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:14: righteousness, afraid, neither
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:14: afraid, neither, troubled
“And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction for the imagination: or, through the imagination”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:14: sake, neither
“And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:14: suffer, neither
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