1 Peter 3:11

God's Word

They must turn away from evil and do good. They must seek peace and pursue it.

Cross References

Job 1:1

A man named Job lived in Uz. He was a man of integrity: He was decent, he feared God, and he stayed away from evil.

Job 2:3

The Lord asked Satan, “Have you thought about my servant Job? No one in the world is like him! He is a man of integrity: He is decent, he fears God, and he stays away from evil. And he still holds on to his principles. You’re trying to provoke me into ruining him for no reason.”

Job 28:28

So he told humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Psalm 125:4

Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, to those whose motives are decent.

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it!

Psalm 37:27

Avoid evil, do good, and live forever.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of decent people turns away from evil. Whoever watches his way preserves his own life.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the Lord. By the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

Matthew 5:45

In this way you show that you are children of your Father in heaven. He makes his sun rise on people whether they are good or evil. He lets rain fall on them whether they are just or unjust.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.

Matthew 6:13

Don’t allow us to be tempted. Instead, rescue us from the evil one.

Mark 14:7

You will always have the poor with you and can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have me with you.

Luke 1:79

He will give light to those who live in the dark and in death’s shadow. He will guide us into the way of peace.”

Luke 6:35

Rather, love your enemies, help them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will have a great reward. You will be the children of the Most High God. After all, he is kind to unthankful and evil people.

Luke 6:9

Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you—what is the right thing to do on a day of rest—a holy day: to do good or evil, to give a person his health or to destroy it?”

John 17:15

I’m not asking you to take them out of the world but to protect them from the evil one.

Romans 12:18

As much as it is possible, live in peace with everyone.

Romans 14:17

God’s kingdom does not consist of what a person eats or drinks. Rather, God’s kingdom consists of God’s approval and peace, as well as the joy that the Holy Spirit gives.

Romans 14:19

So let’s pursue those things which bring peace and which are good for each other.

Romans 5:1

Now that we have God’s approval by faith, we have peace with God because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done.

Romans 7:19

I don’t do the good I want to do. Instead, I do the evil that I don’t want to do.

Romans 7:21

So I’ve discovered this truth: Evil is present with me even when I want to do what God’s standards say is good.

Romans 8:6

The corrupt nature’s attitude leads to death. But the spiritual nature’s attitude leads to life and peace.

Galatians 5:22

But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 6:10

Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers.

Colossians 3:15

Also, let Christ’s peace control you. God has called you into this peace by bringing you into one body. Be thankful.

1 Timothy 6:18

Tell them to do good, to do a lot of good things, to be generous, and to share.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good things for others and to share what you have with them. These are the kinds of sacrifices that please God.

James 4:17

Whoever knows what is right but doesn’t do it is sinning.

1 Peter 3:12

The Lord’s eyes are on those who do what he approves. His ears hear their prayer. The Lord confronts those who do evil.”

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, never imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is from God. The person who does evil has never seen God.

Judges 11:14

Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of Ammon.