1 Peter 3:13

Yet who will harm you if you become zealous for the good?

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

In Context

12For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears are open to their cry; But the face of the Lord is set against evil-doers.

14But even if you should suffer in behalf of righteousness, you are happy. Do not be afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.

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Cross References

Romans 8:28Now we know that all things continually work together for good to to those who love God, to those who have been the called according to his purpose.

1 Corinthians 14:1Hotly pursue this love, yet seek earnestly spiritual gifts, and chiefly that you may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15Take care that none of you ever return evil for evil, but always pursue what is kind to one another and to all.

3 John 1:11Do not imitate what is evil, beloved, but that which is good. He who does good is of God; he who does evil has never gazed on 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 →

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