1 Peter 3:13

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

If you are always trying to do good, no one can really harm you.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:7

When people live to please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Be sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong. But always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.

Romans 8:28

We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan.

3 John 1:11

My dear friend, don’t follow what is bad; follow what is good. Whoever does what is good is from God. But whoever does evil has never known God.

Psalm 38:20

I did nothing but good, and they paid me back with evil. I try to do what is right, but that only makes them turn against me.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for the good she has done: raising children, welcoming travelers into her home, serving the needs of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and using her life to do all kinds of good.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Love should be the goal of your life, but you should also want to have the gifts that come from the Spirit. And the gift you should want most is to be able to prophesy.

Romans 13:3

People who do right don’t have to fear the rulers. But those who do wrong must fear them. Do you want to be free from fearing them? Then do only what is right, and they will praise you.

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord hates the way evil people live, but he loves those who try to do good.

Ephesians 5:1

You are God’s dear children, so try to be like him.

Proverbs 12:21

The Lord will keep good people safe, but evil people will have many troubles.

Jeremiah 39:12

“Find Jeremiah and take care of him. Don’t hurt him. Give him whatever he asks for.”

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us. He died to free us from all evil. He died to make us pure—people who belong only to him and who always want to do good.