1 Peter 3:9
Do not pay back evil for evil or insult for insult. On the contrary, continue to bless, because for this you were called, that you might inherit a blessing. 1 1
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8Finally, all of you, be likeminded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, and humble.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:13When someone returns evil for good, 1 evil will never leave his house. 1
Matthew 5:39But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil. Instead, whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 19:29Every one who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, or land for my name's sake, will receive one hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.
Mark 10:17When he began his journey, a man ran up to him and knelt before him, and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Luke 10:25Behold, a certain teacher of the Jewish laws stood up so that he might test him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
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.
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 →