1 Peter 3:13

New English Translation

For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good?

Cross References

Psalm 38:20

They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.

Proverbs 12:21

The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity.

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Proverbs 16:7

When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

Jeremiah 39:12

“Find Jeremiah and look out for him. Do not do anything to harm him, but do with him whatever he tells you.”

Romans 13:3

(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation,

Romans 8:28

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

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

Ephesians 5:1

Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Timothy 5:10

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress – as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.