1 Peter 3:13

Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

Berean Standard Bible

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 righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

1 Corinthians 14:1Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one 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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