1 Peter 3:9

New American Standard Bible 2020

not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing.

Cross References

Genesis 42:25

Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, but also to return every man’s money in his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey. And that is what was done for them.

Proverbs 17:13

One who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will repay evil”; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

Proverbs 28:10

One who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself 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 children or farms on account of My name, will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life.

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are 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 show opposition against an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other toward him also.

Matthew 5:44

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

Mark 10:17

As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do so that I may inherit eternal life?”

Luke 10:25

And behold, a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 18:18

A ruler questioned 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

Never repay evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all people.

Romans 8:28

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

Romans 8:30

and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.

Galatians 3:14

in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles, so that we would receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people.

Hebrews 12:17

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

Hebrews 6:14

saying, “indeed I will greatly bless you and I will greatly multiply you.”

1 Peter 5:10

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

1 Samuel 26:11

The Lord forbid that I would reach out with 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’s go.”