1 Peter 3:13

And who will harm you if you are zealous followers of that which is good?

Revised King James 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 prayers: but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

14But even if you do suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled;

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Cross References

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

1 Corinthians 14:1Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one repays another with evil for evil; but always seek that which is good, both for yourselves, and for all men.

3 John 1:11Beloved, do not follow that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God: but he who does evil has 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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