1 Peter 3:13

And who is he that shall harm you, if ye are followers of that which is good?

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are toward their supplication; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

14But if ye even suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye. And be not afraid at their terrors, nor alarmed;

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But him who followeth after righteousness he loveth.

Romans 8:28We know moreover that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

1 Corinthians 14:1Strive to possess love; and desire earnestly the spiritual gifts, but especially that of prophesying.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none render evil for evil to any one; but ever follow that which is good, both toward one another and toward all.

3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God; he that doeth evil hath 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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