1 Peter 3:12

not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

For,

“He who would love life

and see good days,

let him keep his tongue from evil

and his lips from speaking deceit.

Let him turn away from evil and do good.

Let him seek peace and pursue it.

Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear,