1 Peter 3:13

And who is he that shall harm you, if ye are followers of that which is good?

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are toward their supplications; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

14But if ye even suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye; but fear not with their fear, nor be troubled;

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Cross References

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

1 Corinthians 14:1Pursue after love; and desire earnestly the spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none render evil for evil to any one but ever follow that which is good, both toward one another, and toward all.

3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good, is of God; he that 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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