1 Peter 3:9

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1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.

Romans 12:17

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Romans 12:19-21

Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.

Proverbs 17:13

He who returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name’s sake, will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life.

Mark 10:17

As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 6:27-29

“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Luke 10:25

And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 18:18

A ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

Romans 8:28

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:30

and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.

1 Corinthians 4:12-13

and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;

Hebrews 6:14

saying, “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply you.”

1 Peter 2:20-23

For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.

1 Peter 5:10

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Rendering

General references

Romans 12:14

Bible References

Rendering

For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.

He who returns evil for good,

Evil will not depart from his house.

Do not say, “I will repay evil”;

Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.

General references

But David said, “What have I done now? Was it not just a question?”

He who returns evil for good,

Evil will not depart from his house.

Do not answer a fool according to his folly,

Or you will also be like him.

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.