1 Peter 3:13

Who will do you any damage if you keep your minds fixed on what is 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

12For the eyes of the Lord are on the upright, and his ears are open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

14But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:9The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.

Romans 8:28And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.

1 Corinthians 14:1Go after love; still desiring to have the things which the Spirit gives, but most of all that you may have the prophet's power.

1 Thessalonians 5:15Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.

3 John 1:11My loved one, do not be copying what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God: he who does evil 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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