1 Peter 3:13

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:7 : 7 When a person’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.
  • Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
  • Ps 38:20 : 20 They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.
  • Prov 15:9 : 9 The LORD abhors the way of the wicked, but he will love those who pursue righteousness.
  • Rom 13:3 : 3 (for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation
  • 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Prophecy and Tongues Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
  • Eph 5:1 : 1 Live in Love Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
  • 3 John 1:11 : 11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.

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  • 1 Pet 3:14-17
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    14But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

    15But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.

    16Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

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

  • 1 Pet 3:9-12
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    9Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

    10For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.

    11And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

    12For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord’s face is against those who do evil.

  • Rom 13:3-4
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    3(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation

    4because it is God’s servant for your well-being. But be afraid if you do wrong because government does not bear the sword for nothing. It is God’s servant to administer punishment on the person who does wrong.

  • 2 Tim 3:12
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    12Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

  • 1 Thess 5:15
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    15See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

  • 2 Thess 3:3
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    3But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

  • 3 John 1:11
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    11Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.

  • 1 Pet 2:19-21
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    19For this finds God’s favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.

    20For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God.

    21For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

  • 2 Thess 1:5-6
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    5Encouragement in Persecution This is evidence of God’s righteous judgment, to make you worthy of the kingdom of God, for which in fact you are suffering.

    6For it is right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

  • Prov 3:30
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    30Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.

  • Prov 12:21
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    21No harm will be directed at the righteous, but the wicked are filled with calamity.

  • 1 Pet 4:13-16
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    13But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.

    14If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you.

    15But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker.

    16But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear such a name.

  • 1 Pet 2:23
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    23When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

  • Prov 1:33
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    33But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.

  • Ps 38:20
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    20They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.

  • 2 Thess 3:13
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    13But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.

  • 1 Pet 5:9
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    9Resist him, strong in your faith, because you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are enduring the same kinds of suffering.

  • Rom 14:16
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    16Therefore do not let what you consider good be spoken of as evil.

  • Matt 5:10-11
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    10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

    11“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me.

  • Heb 13:6
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    6So we can say with confidence,“The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can people do to me?”

  • Prov 13:21
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    21Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

  • Rom 12:14
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    14Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.

  • 1 John 3:13
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    13Therefore do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.

  • Phil 1:28
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    28and by not being intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of their destruction, but of your salvation– a sign which is from God.

  • Rom 12:21
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    21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • Mark 13:13
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    13You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

  • Gal 5:10
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    10I am confident in the Lord that you will accept no other view. But the one who is confusing you will pay the penalty, whoever he may be.

  • Prov 17:13
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    13As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.

  • Ps 125:4
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    4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, to the morally upright!

  • Ps 34:14
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    14Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

  • 1 Pet 2:14-15
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    14or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good.

    15For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

  • Rom 8:35
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    35Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will trouble, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?

  • Rom 12:17
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    17Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

  • 1 Pet 2:12
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    12and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

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    25For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.