1 Peter 3:13

and who [is] he who will be doing you evil, if you may become imitators of Him who is good?

Literal Standard Version

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] on the righteous, and His ears—to their supplication, but the face of the LORD [is] against those doing evil”;

14But if you also should suffer because of righteousness, [you are] blessed! And do not be afraid of their fear, nor be troubled,

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:9The way of the wicked [is] an abomination to YHWH, || And He loves whoever is pursuing righteousness.

Romans 8:28And we have known that to those loving God all things work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose;

1 Corinthians 14:1Pursue love, and earnestly seek the spiritual things, and rather that you may prophesy,

1 Thessalonians 5:15see [that] no one may render evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good, both to one another and to all;

3 John 1:11Beloved, do not be following that which is evil, but that which is good; he who is doing good, he is of God, [but] he who is doing 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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