1 Peter 3:9

Modern King James Version

Never give back evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, giving blessing, knowing that you are called to this so that you might inherit blessing.

Cross References

Genesis 42:25

Then Joseph commanded their sacks to be filled with grain, and returned their silver, each into his sack, and to give them provision for the way. And so he did to them.

Proverbs 17:13

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

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, I will repay evil; wait on Jehovah, and He will save you.

Proverbs 28:10

Whoever causes the righteous man to go astray in an evil way, he himself shall fall into his own pit; but the upright shall inherit good.

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who left 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 the King shall say to those on His right hand, Come, 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 the other to him 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 out into the way, one came running up and kneeled 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 tempted Him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Luke 18:18

And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, Good Teacher, 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. Provide 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 called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:30

But whom He predestinated, these He also called; and whom He called, those He also justified. And whom He justified, these He also glorified.

Galatians 3:14

so that the blessing of Abraham might be to the nations in Jesus Christ, and 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 gives evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue the good, both towards one another and towards all.

Hebrews 12:17

For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected; for he did not find any place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears).

Hebrews 6:14

saying, "Surely in blessing I will bless you, and in multiplying I will multiply you."

1 Peter 5:10

But the God of all grace, He calling us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, He will perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

1 Samuel 26:11

far be it from me by Jehovah, from putting forth my hand against Jehovah's anointed. And now, please take the spear at his head and the cruse of water, and we will go.