1 Peter 3:13

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:7 : 7 When a man's ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
  • Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, [even] to them that are called according to [his] purpose.
  • Ps 38:20 : 20 They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.
  • Prov 15:9 : 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
  • Rom 13:3 : 3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:
  • 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.
  • Eph 5:1 : 1 Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.
  • 3 John 1:11 : 11 Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

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    14But even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed [are ye]: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

    15but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: [being] ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

    16having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

    17For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.

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    9not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

    10For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:

    11And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

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    3For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

    4for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

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    12Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

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    15See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

  • 2 Thess 3:3
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    3But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil [one] .

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    11Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

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    19For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.

    20For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted [for it], ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

    21For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  • 2 Thess 1:5-6
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    5[ which is] a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God; to the end that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

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    30Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.

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    13but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.

    14If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed [are ye] ; because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.

    15For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men's matters:

    16but if [a man suffer] as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name.

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    23who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously:

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    33But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.

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    13But ye, brethren, be not weary in well-doing.

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    9whom withstand stedfast in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.

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    16Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

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    10Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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    14Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

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    13Marvel not, brethren, if the world hateth you.

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    21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

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    14or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

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    25For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.