1 Peter 3:13

Now who will harm you if you become imitators of what is good?

Text-Critical English NT

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 open to their prayers. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

14But even if you do suffer because of righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear people's threats or be troubled,

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Cross References

Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose.

1 Corinthians 14:1Pursue love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but even more that you may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always strive to do good to each other and to everyone else.

3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Whoever does good is of God; whoever does 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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