1 Peter 3:13

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Who then will harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ τίς ὁ κακώσων ὑμᾶς, ἐὰν τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ μιμηταὶ γένησθε;

Transliteration

And who the one kakōsōn you, if of-the agathou mimētai you-may-genēsthe?

Grammar Details

• *tis*: interrogative pronoun, nominative, masculine, singular - who
• *kakōsōn*: future active participle, nominative, masculine, singular - will harm/injure
• *hymas*: accusative, plural - you
• *ean*: conditional conjunction - if
• *agathou*: genitive, neuter, singular - of good
• *mimētai*: nominative, masculine, plural - imitators/followers
• *genēsthe*: aorist middle subjunctive, 2nd plural - you may become/be

Word Meanings

• *kakōsōn*: one who will harm/one who will injure/one who will mistreat
• *agathou*: of good/of what is good/of what is right
• *mimētai*: imitators/followers/emulators
• *genēsthe*: you may become/you may be/you might prove to be

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And who is he who will harm you if you are followers of what is good?

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G2532} who{G5101} is he that will harm{G2559} you,{G5209} if{G1437} ye be{G1096} zealous{G3402} of that which is good?{G18}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G2532} who{G5101} is he that will harm{G2559}{(G5694)} you{G5209}, if{G1437} ye be{G1096}{(G5638)} followers{G3402} of that which is good{G18}?

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Moreover who is it that will harme you yf ye folowe yt which is good?

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And who is it that can harme you, yf ye folowe that which is good?

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And who is it that will harme you, if ye folow that which is good?

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Moreouer, who is it that wyll harme you, yf ye folowe that which is good?

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and who `is' he who will be doing you evil, if of Him who is good ye may become imitators?

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Who will do you any damage if you keep your minds fixed on what is good?

• World English Bible (2000)

  Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good?

Referenced Verses

• Prov 16:7 : 7 When the Lord is pleased with a person’s ways, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them.
• Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.
• Ps 38:20 : 20 But my enemies are vigorous and strong, and many are those who hate me wrongfully.
• Prov 15:9 : 9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
• Rom 13:3 : 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will receive its approval.
• 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Pursue love, and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
• Eph 5:1 : 1 Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children.
• 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.
• 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 and is well known for her good works: if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in affliction, and devoted herself to every good work.
• 3 John 1:11 : 11 Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.