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 sort of honour is it - if, committing sin, and being buffeted, ye endure it? But, if, doing good, and suffering, ye endure it, this, is thankworthy with God.

He that returneth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Do not say, I will requite wrong! Wait thou for Yahweh that he may save thee.

But, I, tell you, not to resist evil, - Nay, whoever is smiting thee on the right cheek, turn to him, the other also;

But, unto you, I say, who are hearkening: Be loving your enemies; be doing, good, unto them that hate you;

Bless them that persecute, bless, and do not curse.

And toil, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless, being persecuted, we hold on,

And be ye gracious one to another, tenderly affectionate, in favour forgiving one another - even as, God also, in Christ, hath in favour forgiven you;

See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all:

General references

And David said, What have I done, now? Was there not, a cause?

He that returneth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Do not answer a dullard, according to his folly, lest, even thou thyself, become like him;

But, I, say unto you, Be loving your enemies, and praying for them who are persecuting you:

Bless them that persecute, bless, and do not curse.