1 Peter 3:13 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹³ And who do you think would [try to] hurt you if you become enthusiastic for doing what is right?

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹³ And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹³ Now who is there to hurt you if you are zealous followers of that which is good?

American Standard Version (1901)

¹³ And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?

Common English Bible

¹³ Who will harm you if you are zealous for good?

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹³ And who is it who can harm you, if you are zealous in what is good?

1 Peter 3:13 Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one does anything wrong [back] to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.

Romans 8:28

And we know that God works out everything for the good of those who love Him and are called [to serve Him] in harmony with His purpose [for them].

3 John 1:11

Dear [friend], do not imitate what is evil, but [only] what is good. The person who does what is good is [a child] of God; the one who does evil has not seen God [spiritually].

1 Timothy 5:10

having a reputation for doing good deeds, [such as] bringing up children, showing hospitality to strangers, washing the feet of the saints [i.e., God’s holy people], assisting people in trouble and devoting herself to doing all [other] kinds of good deeds.

1 Corinthians 14:1

You should make loving [others] your aim, yet eagerly desire [to possess] spiritual gifts, and especially [the gift of] prophecy.

Romans 13:3

For [our] rulers are not a threat to [the person doing] a good deed, but to [the person doing] an evil one. So, do you want to avoid having to be afraid of the authorities? Then do what is good and you will be commended by them [generally].

Ephesians 5:1

So, as dearly loved children, you people should [try to] be like God.

Titus 2:14

He gave Himself up for us, to buy us back from [enslavement to] all [kinds of] wickedness and to purify for Himself a group of people who belong to Him and who are eager to do good deeds.