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 praise is it, if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye take it patiently? But and if when ye do well, ye suffer wrong and take it patiently, then is there thanks with God.

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

Say not thou, "I will recompense evil"; but put thy trust in the LORD, and he shall defend thee.

But I say to you, That ye resist not wrong. But whosoever give thee a blow on thy right cheek, turn to him the other.

"But I say unto you which hear: Love your enemies. Do good to them which hate you.

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

and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it.

Be ye courteous one to another, and merciful, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake forgave you.

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

General references

And David answered, "What have I now done? Is there any more, save a word?"

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

Give not the fool an answer after his foolishness, lest thou become like unto him;

But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;

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