1 Peter 3:9

Modern English Version

Do not repay evil for evil, or curse for curse, but on the contrary, bless, knowing that to this you are called, so that you may receive a blessing.

Cross References

Genesis 42:25

Joseph then gave the command to fill their sacks with grain and to restore every man’s money to his sack and to give them provisions for the way. And it was done for them.

Proverbs 17:13

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

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait on the Lord, and He will save you.

Proverbs 28:10

Whoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he himself will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit good.

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for My name’s sake shall receive a hundred times as much and inherit eternal life.

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to those at His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person. But whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other as well.

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 spitefully use you and persecute you,

Mark 10:17

When He set out on His way, a man came running and knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 10:25

And behold, a lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 18:18

A certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must 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. Commend what is honest in the sight of all men.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:30

And those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified; and those whom He justified, He also glorified.

Galatians 3:14

so 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 one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But always seek to do good to one another and to all.

Hebrews 12:17

For you know that afterward, when he wanted 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 I will bless you, and surely I will multiply you.”

1 Peter 5:10

But after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.

1 Samuel 26:11

The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the Lord’s anointed, but now please take the spear that is at his head and the jug of water, and let us go.”