1 John 3:12

We are not to resemble Cain, who was a child of the Evil one and killed his own brother. And why did he kill him? Because his own actions were wicked and his brother's actions righteous.

Matthew 5:10

"Blessed are those who have borne persecution in the cause of Righteousness, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.

John 10:32

Jesus remonstrated with them. "Many good deeds," He said, "have I shown you as coming from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?"

1 Peter 3:13

And who will be able to harm you, if you show yourselves zealous for that which is good?

1 Peter 3:17-18

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

1 Peter 4:14-16

You are to be envied, if you are being reproached for bearing the name of Christ; for in that case the Spirit of glory-- even the Spirit of God--is resting upon 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 those who have borne persecution in the cause of Righteousness, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.
John 10:32
Jesus remonstrated with them. "Many good deeds," He said, "have I shown you as coming from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?"
1 Peter 3:13
And who will be able to harm you, if you show yourselves zealous for that which is good?
1 Peter 4:14
You are to be envied, if you are being reproached for bearing the name of Christ; for in that case the Spirit of glory-- even the Spirit of God--is resting upon you.
1 John 3:12
We are not to resemble Cain, who was a child of the Evil one and killed his own brother. And why did he kill him? Because his own actions were wicked and his brother's actions righteous.