1 Peter 3:9

Lighthouse Bible 2006

Not repaying evil for evil, or insults for insults: but on the contrary blessing; knowing that you are called to this, that you should inherit a blessing.

Cross References

Genesis 42:25

Then Joseph commanded to fill their sacks with grain, and to restore every man’s money into his sack, and to give them provisions for the way: and thus did he to them.

Proverbs 17:13

He who rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, I will repay evil; but wait for the LORD, and he shall save you.

Proverbs 28:10

He who causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

Matthew 19:29

And every one who has forsaken houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

Matthew 25:34

Then shall the King say to those on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, Do not resist evil: but whoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Mark 10:17

And when he had gone on into the way, there came one running, and knelt to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

Luke 10:25

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tested him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Luke 18:18

And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you: bless, and do not curse.

Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil. Plan things honest in the sight of all men.

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:30

Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

Galatians 3:14

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none renders evil for evil to anyone; but always follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

Hebrews 12:17

For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.

Hebrews 6:14

Saying, Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.

1 Peter 5:10

But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

1 Samuel 26:11

The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth my hand against the LORD’S anointed: but, I pray you, take now the spear that is at his pillow, and the jar of water, and let us go.