1 Peter 3:13

Now who is he who will harm you if you become imitators of the good?

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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 open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those doing evil.”

14But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

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Cross References

Romans 8:28Further, we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to 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 bad for bad to anyone, but always pursue the good, both for one another and for all.

3 John 1:11Dear one, do not imitate what is bad, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he 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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