1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, on the contrary, bless: knowing that to this you were called, that you might inherit the blessing.

1 Peter 2:21-23

Besides, to this you were called; for even Christ suffered for us, leaving us a pattern, that you should follow his footsteps;

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Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

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1 Peter 2:21
Besides, to this you were called; for even Christ suffered for us, leaving us a pattern, that you should follow his footsteps;
1 Peter 3:9
not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, on the contrary, bless: knowing that to this you were called, that you might inherit the blessing.