1 Peter 3:11

Let hym eschewe euyll and do good, let hym seke peace and ensue it.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

In Context

10For he that doeth long after lyfe, and loueth to see good dayes, let hym refrayne his tongue from euyll, and his lippes, that they speake no guyle.

12For the eyes of the Lorde are ouer the ryghteous, and his eares are open vnto their prayers: Againe, the face of the Lorde is ouer them that do euyll.

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Cross References

Proverbs 16:6With mercie and faythfulnesse sinnes be forgeuen: and by the feare of the Lorde euyll is eschewed.

Isaiah 1:16Washe you, make you cleane, put away your euyll thoughtes out of my syght: ceasse from doyng of euyll,

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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