1 Peter 3:13

And who will do you harm, if ye are zealous of good works?

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12Because the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears ready to hear them: but the face of the Lord is against the wicked.

14But if it should occur, that ye suffer on account of righteousness, happy are ye. And be not terrified, by those who would terrify you, nor be agitated:

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Cross References

Romans 8:28And we know that he aideth him in all things, for good, who love God; them whom he predestined to be called.

1 Corinthians 14:1Follow after love; and be emulous of the gifts of the Spirit, and especially, that ye may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15And beware, lest any of you return evil for evil, but always follow good deeds, towards one another, and towards all men.

3 John 1:11Our beloved, be not a follower of what is evil, but of what is good. He that doeth good, is of God; but he that doeth evil, hath 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 →

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