^{14 Ref} If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.

^{15 Ref} Let no one among you undergo punishment as a taker of life, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as one who is over-interested in other men's business;

^{16 Ref} But if he undergoes punishment as a Christian, that is no shame to him; let him give glory to God in this name.