1 Peter 3:9
and let no man render evil for evil, nor invective for invective, but, that which is contrary to them, bless: for unto this are you called, that the blessing you may inherit.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
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Matthew 5:39But I say unto you, that you shall not rise up against evil: but if any one strike thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 19:29And every man who hath relinquished houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, on account of my name, shall receive a hundred-fold, and shall inherit the life of eternity,
Mark 10:17AND as he journeyed in the way, one ran, fell upon his knees, and asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
Luke 10:25AND, behold, a certain Sophra stood up to try him, saying, Malphona, what shall I do to inherit everlasting life?
Romans 8:28BUT we know that those who love Aloha, in every thing he helpeth them for good; them whom he set before that they might be called.
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 →