[14] But ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; [15] But sanctify the Lord in hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh a reason of the hope that is in with meekness and fear: [16] Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil they may be ashamed that falsely accuse good conversation in Christ. [17] For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. [18] For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: