14. But even if you suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not fear their threats, neither be troubled.”
15. But set apart יהוה Elohim in your hearts, and always be ready to give an answer to everyone asking you a reason concerning the expectation that is in you, with meekness and fear,
16. having a good conscience, so that when they speak against you as doers of evil, those who falsely accuse your good behaviour in Messiah, shall be ashamed.
17. For it is better, if it is the desire of Elohim, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.