13. Be joyful that you are taking part in Christ's sufferings. Then you will be filled with joy when Christ returns in glory.
14. Suppose people make fun of you because you believe in Christ. Then you are blessed, because God's Spirit rests on you. He is the Spirit of glory.
15. Suppose you suffer. Then it shouldn't be because you are a murderer or a thief. It shouldn't be because you do evil things. It shouldn't be because you poke your nose into other people's business.
16. But suppose you suffer for being a Christian. Then don't be ashamed. Instead, praise God because you are known by that name.