1 Peter 3:13

Who will harm you if you're keen to do good?

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And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

In Context

12For God sees those who do right, and he hears their prayers, but he opposes those who do evil.”

14For even if you suffer for doing what's right, you're still better off. Don't be scared over what people threaten, don't worry about it;

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:9The Lord hates the ways of the wicked, but he loves those who do what is right.

Romans 8:28We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, those whom he has called to be part of his plan.

1 Corinthians 14:1Make love your most important objective! But also do your best to gain spiritual gifts, especially the ability to speak God's message.

1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure none of you pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to one another, and to everyone.

3 John 1:11My friend, don't imitate what is evil, but what is good. Those who do what's good belong to God; those who do evil don't know 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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