1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but instead giving praise, knowing that ye were called for this, so that ye might inherit a blessing.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
8And finally, all be like-minded, sympathetic, brother-loving, compassionate, friendly,
Cross References
Proverbs 17:13He who rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Matthew 5:39But I say to you, not to resist what is troublesome, but whoever will strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 19:29And every man who has forsaken houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, because of my name, will receive a hundredfold, and will inherit eternal life.
Mark 10:17And as he was going forth on the way, one man having ran to him, and having knelt to him, questioned him, Good teacher, what should I do that I may inherit eternal life?
Luke 10:25And behold, a certain lawyer stood up testing him, and saying, Teacher, having done what, would I inherit eternal life?
Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are the called according to purpose.
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 →