1 Peter 3:9
not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this so that you may inherit a blessing.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
8Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,
Cross References
Matthew 5:39But I say to you not to resist the evildoer; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Matthew 19:29And, everyone who left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my name's sake will receive a hundredfold, and will inherit life eternal.
Mark 10:17As Jesus set out on the road, someone came running up, knelt before Him and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do that I may inherit eternal life?”
Luke 10:25And then, a certain lawyer stood up to test Him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
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.
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 →