New Century Version

1 Peter 3:11-15 New Century Version (NCV)

11. He must stop doing evil and do good.He must look for peace and work for it.

12. The Lord sees the good peopleand listens to their prayers.But the Lord is againstthose who do evil.”

13. If you are trying hard to do good, no one can really hurt you.

14. But even if you suffer for doing right, you are blessed.“Don’t be afraid of what they fear;do not dread those things.”

15. But respect Christ as the holy Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have,