NSB(i)
14 Even if you suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. Do not fear! Do not be troubled (distressed) (intimidated)!
15 Sanctify the Christ as Lord (kurios: master) in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every man who asks you a reason for your hope, yet with meekness (mildness) and respect!
16 Keep a good conscience. When you are spoken against, those who revile your good manner of life in Christ may be put to shame.
17 It is better to suffer for doing what is right, if suffering is God’s will, than to suffer for doing evil (wrong) (sin).