1 Peter 3:9

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

1 Thessalonians 5:15

General references

Matthew 5:44

Romans 12:14

Bible References

Rendering

But it is no credit to you if you put up with a beating you deserve. But if you patiently tolerate suffering for doing good, this is pleasing to God.

But I tell you, do not offer resistance to an evil person, but whoever hits you on the right side of the face, allow him [to hit you] on the other side also.

But I tell you people who are listening [to me], love your enemies and do good things to those who hate you.

Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.

we work hard with our hands. [Though] we are cursed, we [ask God's] blessing [on people]; [though] we are persecuted, we persevere;

and be kind and compassionate toward one another, forgiving each other, just as God also forgave you [because of your fellowship] in Christ.

Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.

General references

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

Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.