1 Peter 3:13

And who shall injure you if ye have become imitators of that which [is] good?

Darby Translation

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] on [the] righteous, and his ears towards their supplications; but [the] face of [the] Lord [is] against them that do evil.

14But if also ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed [are ye]; but be not afraid of their fear, neither be troubled;

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:9The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

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

1 Corinthians 14:1Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual [manifestations], but rather that ye may prophesy.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;

3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good is of God. He that 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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