1 Peter 3:9
not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, contrariwise, wishing men every blessing; knowing that hereunto ye have been called, that ye should inherit the divine benediction.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
8Finally, be all like-minded, sympathizing, loving fraternally, compassionate, friendly hearted,
Cross References
Matthew 5:39but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Matthew 19:29And every one who hath left family, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit life eternal.
Mark 10:17And as he went out to the road, a person ran to him, and kneeling down, asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
Luke 10:25And, behold, a certain doctor of the law arose, to make trial of him, saying, Master, by doing what shall I inherit eternal life?
Romans 8:28But we know that to those who love God all things work together for good, even to 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 →