1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but, on the contrary, bless, knowing that to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.
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In Context
8Finally, you must all be of one mind, sympathetic, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, and kind.
Cross References
Matthew 5:39But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil. Rather, if anyone slaps yoʋ on yoʋr right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 19:29And everyone who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, wife, children, or fields for my name's sake, will receive a hundred times more and will inherit eternal life.
Mark 10:17As he was setting out on the road, a man ran up, knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Luke 10:25And behold, a lawyer stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
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.
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 →