1 Peter 3:13

And who is he that shall injure you if you become imitators of that which is good?

English Majority Text (NT)

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, 1 and His ears open to their prayer; 1 but the face of the Lord is against those doing evil.”

14But even if you should suffer on account of righteousness, you are blessed. “But do not fear their threats, 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 love, and desire the spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good, both for one another and for all.

3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate the evil, but the 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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