1 Peter 3:13

Contemporary English Version 1995

Can anyone really harm you for being eager to do good deeds?

Cross References

Proverbs 16:7

When we please the Lord, even our enemies make friends with us.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Don't be hateful to people, just because they are hateful to you. Rather, be good to each other and to everyone else.

Romans 8:28

We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose,

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, don't imitate the evil deeds of others, but follow the example of people who do kind deeds. They are God's children, but those who are always doing evil have never seen God.

Psalm 38:20

and they repay evil for good because I try to do right.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well-known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Love should be your guide. Be eager to have the gifts that come from the Holy Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy.

Romans 13:3

Rulers are a threat to evil people, not to good people. There is no need to be afraid of the authorities. Just do right, and they will praise you for it.

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord is disgusted with all who do wrong, but he loves everyone who does right.

Ephesians 5:1

Do as God does. After all, you are his dear children.

Proverbs 12:21

Good people never have trouble, but troublemakers have more than enough.

Jeremiah 39:12

“Find Jeremiah and keep him safe. Take good care of him and do whatever he asks.”

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.