1 Peter 3:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 38:20

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

Proverbs 12:21

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

Proverbs 15:9

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

Proverbs 16:7

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

Jeremiah 39:12

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

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.

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,

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.

Ephesians 5:1

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

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.

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.

Titus 2:14

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

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.