^{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.

^{17 Ref} For the time has come for the judging, starting with the church of God; but if it makes a start with us, what will be the end of those who are not under the rule of God?

^{18 Ref} And if it is hard for even the good man to get salvation, what chance has the man without religion or the sinner?

^{19 Ref} For this reason let those who by the purpose of God undergo punishment, keep on in well-doing and put their souls into the safe hands of their Maker.