1 Peter 3:12
Because, the eyes of the Lord, are towards the righteous, and his ears, unto their supplication,—Whereas, the face of the Lord, is against them that are doing mischievous things.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
11Let him turn away from mischief, and do good, Let him seek peace, and pursue it;
13Who, then, is he that shall harm you, if, for that which is good, ye become zealous?
Cross References
Leviticus 20:3I, also, will set my face against that man, and will cut him off out of the midst of his people,—because of his seed, hath he given unto Molech, seeing that he hath made unclean my sanctuary, even to the extent of profaning my holy name.
Leviticus 26:17And I will set my face against you, And ye shall be smitten before your foes,-And be trodden down by them who hate you, And shall flee when no one is pursuing you.
2 Chronicles 7:15Now, mine eyes, shall be open, and, mine ears, attent,—to the prayer of this place.
Psalms 11:4Yahweh, is in his holy temple As for Yahweh, in the heavens, is his throne, His eyes, behold—His eyelashes test the sons of men.
Psalms 65:2Thou hearer of prayer! Unto thee, shall all flesh come.
Proverbs 15:3In every place, are the eyes of Yahweh, observing the evil and the good.
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 →