1 Peter 3:13

Who, then, is he that shall harm you, if, for that which is good, ye become zealous?

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 towards the righteous, and his ears, unto their supplication,—Whereas, the face of the Lord, is against them that are doing mischievous things.

14Nevertheless, even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy [are ye]! Their fear, however, do not fear, neither be troubled;

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:9An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.

Romans 8:28We know, further, that, unto them who love God, God causeth all things to work together for good,—unto them who, according to purpose, are such as he hath called;

1 Corinthians 14:1Pursue love; nevertheless be envious of the spiritual gifts,—and, rather, that ye may be prophesying.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all:

3 John 1:11Beloved! be not thou imitating what is bad, but what is good. He that doeth good, is, of God: he that doeth what is bad, 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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