1 Peter 3:13

And who is he who will harm you, if ye become imitators of the good?

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In The King James Version

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

In Context

12Because the eyes of Lord are toward the righteous, and his ears to their supplication, but the face of Lord is against men who do evil things.

14But even if ye should suffer because of righteousness, ye are blessed. But do not fear their terror nor be shaken,

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:9The way of a wicked man is an abomination to LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are the called according to purpose.

1 Corinthians 14:1Pursue love, and be zealous for the spiritual things, but more that ye may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that not any man repays evil for evil to any man, but always pursue the good, both for each other and for all.

3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate the evil, but the good. The man doing right is of God. The man doing wrong has not seen God.

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 3:9-16

Duties towards Friends and Enemies. ( a. d. 66.) 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12… Read the whole commentary →

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