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

General references

Romans 12:14

Bible References

Rendering

For what glory is it, if sinning and being buffeted ye shall bear it? but if, doing good and suffering, ye shall bear it, this is acceptable with God.

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.

But I say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;

But to you that hear I say, Love your enemies; do good to those that hate you;

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

and labour, working with our own hands. Railed at, we bless; persecuted, we suffer it;

and be to one another kind, compassionate, forgiving one another, so as God also in Christ has forgiven you.

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

General references

And David said, What have I now done? Was it not laid upon me?

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you,

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.