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, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

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

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

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

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 them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.