1 Peter 3

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

13 Ref And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?

14 Ref But even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed `are ye:' and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

15 Ref but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: `being' ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

13 Ref and who `is' he who will be doing you evil, if of Him who is good ye may become imitators?

14 Ref but if ye also should suffer because of righteousness, happy `are ye'! and of their fear be not afraid, nor be troubled,

15 Ref and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And `be' ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that `is' in you, with meekness and fear;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

13 Ref Who will do you any damage if you keep your minds fixed on what is good?

14 Ref But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;

15 Ref But give honour to Christ in your hearts as your Lord; and be ready at any time when you are questioned about the hope which is in you, to give an answer in the fear of the Lord and without pride;

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