12. For the Lord watches over the righteousand listens to their prayers;but he opposes those who do evil.”
13. Who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good?
14. But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry.
15. But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honour him as Lord. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you,
16. but do it with gentleness and respect. Keep your conscience clear, so that when you are insulted, those who speak evil of your good conduct as followers of Christ will be ashamed of what they say.
17. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if this should be God's will, than for doing evil.
18. For Christ died for sins once and for all, a good man on behalf of sinners, in order to lead you to God. He was put to death physically, but made alive spiritually,
19. and in his spiritual existence he went and preached to the imprisoned spirits.