1 Peter 3:13

New American Bible - revised edition

Now who is going to harm you if you are enthusiastic for what is good?

Cross References

Psalm 38:20

My enemies live and grow strong, those who hate me grow numerous fraudulently,

Proverbs 12:21

No harm befalls the just, but the wicked are overwhelmed with misfortune.

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves one who pursues justice.

Proverbs 16:7

When the Lord is pleased with someone’s ways, he makes even enemies be at peace with them.

Jeremiah 39:12

“Take him and look after him; do not let anything happen to him. Whatever he may ask, you must do for him.”

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a cause of fear to good conduct, but to evil. Do you wish to have no fear of authority? Then do what is good and you will receive approval from it,

Romans 8:28

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

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love, but strive eagerly for the spiritual gifts, above all that you may prophesy.

Ephesians 5:1

So be imitators of God, as beloved children,

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one returns evil for evil; rather, always seek what is good [both] for each other and for all.

1 Timothy 5:10

with a reputation for good works, namely, that she has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the holy ones, helped those in distress, involved herself in every good work.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as his own, eager to do what is good.

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does what is good is of God; whoever does what is evil has never seen God.