1 Peter 3:13

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?

American Standard Version

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 upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.

14But even if ye should suffer for righteousness` sake, blessed [are ye:] and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

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

1 Corinthians 14:1Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

3 John 1:11Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth 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 →

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