1 Peter 3:9

New American Bible - revised edition

Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult; but, on the contrary, a blessing, because to this you were called, that you might inherit a blessing.

Cross References

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will repay evil!” Wait for the Lord, who will help you.

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute [you], bless and do not curse them.

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.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

Ephesians 4:32

[And] be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on [your] right cheek, turn the other one to him as well.

Proverbs 17:13

If you return evil for good, evil will not depart from your house.

1 Peter 5:10

The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ [Jesus] will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little.

Romans 8:28

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

Matthew 25:34

Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Hebrews 6:14

and said, “I will indeed bless you and multiply” you.

Luke 18:18

An official asked him this question, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 10:25

There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test him and said, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life.

Romans 8:30

And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified.

Mark 10:17

As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Genesis 42:25

Then Joseph gave orders to have their containers filled with grain, their money replaced in each one’s sack, and provisions given them for their journey. After this had been done for them,

1 Samuel 26:11

But the Lord forbid that I lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed! Now take the spear at his head and the water jug, and let us be on our way.”

Proverbs 28:10

Those who mislead the upright into an evil way will themselves fall into their own pit, but the blameless will attain prosperity.

Galatians 3:14

that the blessing of Abraham might be extended to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. The Law Did Not Nullify the Promise.

Hebrews 12:17

For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit his father’s blessing, he was rejected because he found no opportunity to change his mind, even though he sought the blessing with tears.