1 Peter 3:13
Who, indeed, is there to harm you, if you prove yourselves to be eager for what is good?
Twentieth Century 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
Cross References
Romans 8:28But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him — those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.
1 Corinthians 14:1Seek this Love earnestly, and strive for spiritual gifts, above all for the gift of preaching.
1 Thessalonians 5:15Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.
3 John 1:11Dear friend, take what is good for your example, not what is bad. The man who does what is good is from God; the man who does what is bad has never 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 →