1 John 3:12

We are not to be like Cain, who belonged to the Evil One, and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? It was because his own deeds were evil, and his brother's, righteous.

Matthew 5:10

"Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

John 10:32

"I have shown you many good deeds from my Father. For which of these are you going to stone me?"

1 Peter 3:13

Yet who will harm you if you become zealous for the good?

1 Peter 3:17-18

For it is better that you suffer for doing right, if such be God's will, than for doing wrong;

1 Peter 4:14-16

If you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the spirit of glory and of God is resting upon you.

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Summary

They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.

Bible References

Because

Matthew 5:10
"Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
John 10:32
"I have shown you many good deeds from my Father. For which of these are you going to stone me?"
1 Peter 3:13
Yet who will harm you if you become zealous for the good?
1 Peter 4:14
If you are being reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the spirit of glory and of God is resting upon you.
1 John 3:12
We are not to be like Cain, who belonged to the Evil One, and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? It was because his own deeds were evil, and his brother's, righteous.