1 Peter 3:13
Who is the one who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good?
Unlocked Literal 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
Cross References
Proverbs 15:9Yahweh hates the way of wicked people, 1 but he loves the one who pursues what is right. 1
Romans 8:28We know that for those who love God, he works all things together for good, + 8:28 Instead of he works all things together for good , some older versions read, all things work together for good . for those who are called according to his purpose.
1 Corinthians 14:1Pursue love and be zealous for spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone. Instead, pursue what is good for one another and for all.
3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who 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 →