1 John 3:12

not as Cain who was of the evil one, and slew his brother. And wherefore did he slay him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

Matthew 5:10

"Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

John 10:32

Jesus answered them, "Many good works did I show you from My Father; for which of those works do ye stone Me?"

1 Peter 3:13

And who is he that will harm you, if ye become zealous for that which is good?

1 Peter 3:17-18

For it is better, if the will of God should will it, that ye suffer for well-doing, than for evil-doing;

1 Peter 4:14-16

If ye are reproached in Christ's name, happy are ye, because the Spirit of glory and that of God rests 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
"Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
John 10:32
Jesus answered them, "Many good works did I show you from My Father; for which of those works do ye stone Me?"
1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that will harm you, if ye become zealous for that which is good?
1 Peter 4:14
If ye are reproached in Christ's name, happy are ye, because the Spirit of glory and that of God rests upon you.
1 John 3:12
not as Cain who was of the evil one, and slew his brother. And wherefore did he slay him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.