"Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, th…" — 1 Peter 3:9

1 Peter 3:9 · KJV

“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”

— 1 Peter 3:9

Verse 8

Finally, {be ye} all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, {be} pitiful, {be} courteous: {love as: or, loving to the}

Verse 10

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

1 Peter 3 — Context

Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with {them} according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

Finally, {be ye} all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, {be} pitiful, {be} courteous: {love as: or, loving to the}

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

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

Cross References

Romans 12:17

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Proverbs 20:22

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; {but} wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Romans 12:14

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

Romans 12:19-21

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but {rather} give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance {is} mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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}.

Luke 6:27-29

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Proverbs 17:13

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.