1Pe 3:14 | NETfull | STEP | But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

1 Peter 3:14

14 But in fact, if you happen to suffer ^{▼▼ The Greek construction here implies that such suffering was not the norm, even though it could happen, and in fact may well have happened to some of the readers (cf. 4:4, 12–19).} for doing what is right, ^{▼▼ Grk “because of righteousness.”} you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them ^{▼▼ Grk “do not fear their fear,” referring to those who cause their suffering. The phrase “their fear” may mean “what they fear” (subjective genitive), but in a situation of persecution it more likely means “fear of them” (objective genitive).} or be shaken. ^{▼▼ A quotation from Isa 8:12.}