"And who {is} he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?" — 1 Peter 3:13

1 Peter 3:13 · KJV

“And who {is} he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?”

— 1 Peter 3:13

For the eyes of the Lord {are} over the righteous, and his ears {are open} unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord {is} against them that do evil. {against: Gr. upon}

Verse 14

But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy {are ye}: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

1 Peter 3 — Context

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

For the eyes of the Lord {are} over the righteous, and his ears {are open} unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord {is} against them that do evil. {against: Gr. upon}

And who {is} he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy {are ye}: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and {be} ready always to {give} an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: {fear: or, reverence}

Cross References

Proverbs 16:7

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to {his} purpose.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render evil for evil unto any {man}; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all {men}.

3 John 1:11

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

Psalms 38:20

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

1 Timothy 5:10

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Ephesians 5:1

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked {is} an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.