1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that can hurt you, if you be zealous of good?
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
Romans 8:28And we know that to them that love God, all things work together unto good, to such as, according to his purpose, are called to be saints.
1 Corinthians 14:1Follow after charity, be zealous for spiritual gifts; but rather that you may prophesy.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.
3 John 1:11Dearly beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doth good, is of God: he that doth evil, hath 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 →