TSK · 1 Peter 2:19

Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!

Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs of my head. Those who want to destroy me, my enemies for no reason, outnumber me. They make me repay what I did not steal!

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

But they will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they do not know the one who sent me.

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.

Paul Defends His Changed Plans For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God– not by human wisdom but by the grace of God– we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.

Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.

But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.