Devine Scripture

1 Peter 3:9

1 Peter chapter 3 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.8Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:

v.9This passage

v.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:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 12:17

    Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

  • Ephesians 4:32

    and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

  • Matthew 5:39

    but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

  • 1 Peter 2:20

    For 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.

  • Proverbs 20:22

    Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

  • Luke 6:27

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