1 Peter 3:12
For God sees those who do right, and he hears their prayers, but he opposes those who do evil.”
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In Context
11Turn away from evil and do good; search for peace—run after it!
13Who will harm you if you're keen to do good?
Cross References
Leviticus 20:3I will disown them and expel them from their people, because by sacrificing their children to Molech they have polluted my sanctuary and disgraced my reputation.
Leviticus 26:17I will turn against you, and you'll be defeated by your enemies. People who hate you will rule over you, and you'll run away even when there's no one chasing you!
2 Chronicles 7:15Now my eyes will be open, and my ears will pay attention to the prayers offered in this place,
Psalms 11:4The Lord is in his Temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. He keeps a close eye on everyone, watching them carefully.
Psalms 65:2You hear our prayers; everyone comes to you.
Proverbs 15:3The Lord sees everywhere, watching the evil and the good.
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 →