Worsley(i)
14 But if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye: and therefore be not afraid of their menaces, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
15 and be always ready to answer every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and reverence:
16 having a good conscience, that whereas they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ.
17 For it is better (if it be the will of God) to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.