1 Peter 3:9

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

Whoever 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 to you, That ye resist not evil: but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

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

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

And labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;

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

See that none render evil for evil to 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?

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

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

But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you;

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