1 John 3:12

not as Cain was of the evil one and killed his brother; and why did he kill him? because his works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

Matthew 5:10

Blessed are the persecuted for righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

John 10:32

Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shown you from the Father; for which of these works do you stone me?

1 Peter 3:13

And who is he that will injure you if you are followers of what is good?

1 Peter 3:17-18

For it is better to suffer doing good, if the will of God allows, than doing evil.

1 Peter 4:14-16

If you are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 the persecuted for righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
John 10:32
Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shown you from the Father; for which of these works do you stone me?
1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that will injure you if you are followers of what is good?
1 Peter 4:14
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
1 John 3:12
not as Cain was of the evil one and killed his brother; and why did he kill him? because his works were evil, and his brother's righteous.