1 Peter 3:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Give up your evil ways and do right, as you find and follow the road that leads to peace.

Cross References

Job 1:1

Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil.

Job 2:3

Then the LORD asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him—he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil. And he hasn't changed, even though you persuaded me to destroy him for no reason.”

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Psalm 125:4

Let's ask the LORD to be kind to everyone who is good and completely obeys him.

Psalm 34:14

Do good instead of evil and try to live at peace.

Psalm 37:27

If you stop sinning and start doing right, you will keep living and be secure for ever.

Proverbs 16:17

God's people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go.

Proverbs 16:6

If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.

Proverbs 3:7

Don't ever think that you are wise enough, but respect the LORD and stay away from evil.

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad people. And he sends rain for the ones who do right and for the ones who do wrong.

Matthew 5:9

God blesses those people who make peace. They will be called his children!

Matthew 6:13

Keep us from being tempted and protect us from evil.

Mark 14:7

You will always have the poor with you. And whenever you want to, you can give to them. But you won't always have me here with you.

Luke 1:79

On us who live in the dark shadow of death this light will shine to guide us into a life of peace.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies and be good to them. Lend without expecting to be paid back. Then you will get a great reward, and you will be the true children of God in heaven. He is good even to people who are unthankful and cruel.

Luke 6:9

Then Jesus asked, “On the Sabbath should we do good deeds or evil deeds? Should we save someone's life or destroy it?”

John 17:15

Father, I don't ask you to take my followers out of the world, but keep them safe from the evil one.

Romans 12:18

and do your best to live at peace with everyone.

Romans 14:17

God's kingdom isn't about eating and drinking. It is about pleasing God, about living in peace, and about true happiness. All this comes from the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19

We should try to live at peace and help each other have a strong faith.

Romans 5:1

By faith we have been made acceptable to God. And now, because of our Lord Jesus Christ, we live at peace with God.

Romans 7:19

Instead of doing what I know is right, I do wrong.

Romans 7:21

The Law has shown me that something in me keeps me from doing what I know is right.

Romans 8:6

If our minds are ruled by our desires, we will die. But if our minds are ruled by the Spirit, we will have life and peace.

Galatians 5:22

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

Galatians 6:10

We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.

Colossians 3:15

Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. So let the peace that comes from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful.

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do as many good deeds as they can and to help everyone. Remind the rich to be generous and share what they have.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live at peace with everyone! Live a clean life. If you don't, you will never see the Lord.

Hebrews 13:16

But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.

James 4:17

If you don't do what you know is right, you have sinned.

1 Peter 3:12

The Lord watches over everyone who obeys him, and he listens to their prayers. But he opposes everyone who does evil.”

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, don't copy the evil deeds of others! 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.

Judges 11:14

Jephthah sent the messengers back to the king of Ammon,