⁹ If we are questioned today about a good work done to a man who was ill, as to how he has been made well,

⁷ And he took him by his right hand, lifting him up; and straight away his feet and the bones of his legs became strong,

²³ If a child is given circumcision on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses may not be broken, why are you angry with me because I made a man completely well on the Sabbath?

³² Jesus said to them in answer, I have let you see a number of good works from the Father; for which of those works are you stoning me?

¹⁵ 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;

¹⁶ Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame.

¹⁷ Because if it is God's purpose for you to undergo pain, it is better to do so for well-doing than for evil-doing.

¹⁴ 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.