1 Peter 3:13

And who will hurt you, if ye be imitators of Him that is good?

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12let him seek peace, and pursue it: for the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil."

14But if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye: and therefore be not afraid of their menaces, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:

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Cross References

Romans 8:28And we know that all things co-operate for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose;

1 Corinthians 14:1Labour after charity, and be desirous of spiritual gifts: but especially that ye may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one render evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both to each other and to all men.

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