1 Peter 3:13

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

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  • Prov 16:7 : 7 When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
  • Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
  • Ps 38:20 : 20 Those also who render evil for good are my adversaries, because I follow what is good.
  • Prov 15:9 : 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
  • Rom 13:3 : 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.
  • 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
  • Eph 5:1 : 1 Be therefore followers of God, as beloved children;
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone; but always pursue what is good, both for yourselves and for all.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 Well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
  • 3 John 1:11 : 11 Beloved, do not follow what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God: but he who does evil has not seen God.

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  • 83%

    14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. Do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled;

    15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

    16 Having a good conscience, so that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.

    17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

  • 1 Pet 3:9-12
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    9 Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

    10 For he who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.

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

    12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

  • Rom 13:3-4
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    3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.

    4 For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who does evil.

  • 12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

  • 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone; but always pursue what is good, both for yourselves and for all.

  • 3 But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from evil.

  • 11 Beloved, do not follow what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God: but he who does evil has not seen God.

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    19 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.

    20 For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer for it, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.

    21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:

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    5 Which is a clear sign of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer:

    6 Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you;

  • 30 Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.

  • 21 No harm befalls the just, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

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    13 But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

    14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: on their part he is spoken of as evil, but on your part he is glorified.

    15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a meddler in other people's matters.

    16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.

  • 23 Who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously:

  • 33 But whoever listens to me will live safely, and will be at ease from fear of evil.

  • 20 Those also who render evil for good are my adversaries, because I follow what is good.

  • 13 But you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.

  • 9 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are experienced by your brethren in the world.

  • 16 Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil.

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    10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

    11 Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

  • 6 So that we may boldly say, 'The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do to me.'

  • 21 Evil pursues sinners, but to the righteous good shall be repaid.

  • 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.

  • 13 Do not marvel, my brothers, if the world hates you.

  • 28 And not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a sign of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

  • 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • 13 And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he that endures to the end, the same shall be saved.

  • 10 I have confidence in you through the Lord, that you will think no other way; but he who troubles you shall bear his judgment, whoever he is.

  • 13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

  • 4 Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts.

  • 14 Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

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    14 Or to governors, as to those who are sent by Him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good.

    15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

  • 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

  • 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

  • 12 Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

  • 25 But he who does wrong shall receive for the wrong which he has done, and there is no partiality.