14. If you are reproached for the Name of Messiah, you are blessed, because the Spirit of esteem and of Elohim rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is praised.
15. For do not let any of you suffer as a murderer, or thief, or doer of evil, or as a meddler.
16. But if one suffers being Messianic, let him not be ashamed, but let him esteem Elohim in this matter.
17. Because it is time for judgment to begin from the House of Elohim. And if firstly from us, what is the end of those who do not obey the Good News of Elohim?
18. And if the righteous one is scarcely saved, where shall the wicked and the sinner appear?
19. So then, those who suffer according to the desire of Elohim should commit their lives to a trustworthy Creator, in doing good.