1 Peter 3:11

New International Reader's Version

They must turn away from evil and do good. They must look for peace and go after it.

Cross References

Job 1:1

There was a man who lived in the land of Uz. His name was Job. He was honest. He did what was right. He had respect for God and avoided evil.

Job 2:3

Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you thought about my servant Job? There isn’t anyone on earth like him. He is honest. He does what is right. He has respect for God and avoids evil. You tried to turn me against him. You wanted me to destroy him without any reason. But he still continues to be faithful.”

Job 28:28

He said to human beings, “Have respect for the Lord. That will prove you are wise. Avoid evil. That will show you have understanding.”

Psalm 125:4

Lord, do good to those who are good. Do good to those whose hearts are honest.

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil, and do good. Look for peace, and go after it.

Psalm 37:27

Turn away from evil and do good. Then you will live in the land forever.

Proverbs 16:17

The path of honest people takes them away from evil. Those who guard their ways guard their lives.

Proverbs 16:6

Through love and truth sin is paid for. People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil.

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be children of your Father who is in heaven. He causes his sun to shine on evil people and good people. He sends rain on those who do right and those who don’t.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called children of God.

Matthew 6:13

Keep us from sinning when we are tempted. Save us from the evil one.’

Mark 14:7

You will always have poor people with you. You can help them any time you want to. But you will not always have me.

Luke 1:79

It will shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death. It will guide our feet on the path of peace.”

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies. Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will receive a lot in return. And you will be children of the Most High God. He is kind to people who are evil and are not thankful.

Luke 6:9

Then Jesus said to them, “What does the Law say we should do on the Sabbath day? Should we do good? Or should we do evil? Should we save life? Or should we destroy it?”

John 17:15

I do not pray that you will take them out of the world. I pray that you will keep them safe from the evil one.

Romans 12:18

If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can.

Romans 14:17

God’s kingdom is not about eating or drinking. It is about doing what is right and having peace and joy. All this comes through the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19

So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build up one another.

Romans 5:1

We have been made right with God because of our faith. Now we have peace with him because of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 7:19

I don’t do the good things I want to do. I keep on doing the evil things I don’t want to do.

Romans 7:21

Here is the law I find working in me. When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

Romans 8:6

The thoughts of a person ruled by sin bring death. But the mind ruled by the Spirit brings life and peace.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful

Galatians 6:10

So when we can do good to everyone, let us do it. Let’s try even harder to do good to the family of believers.

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace that Christ gives rule in your hearts. As parts of one body, you were appointed to live in peace. And be thankful.

1 Timothy 6:18

Command the rich to do what is good. Tell them to be rich in doing good things. They must give freely. They must be willing to share.

Hebrews 12:14

Try your best to live in peace with everyone. Try hard to be holy. Without holiness no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good. Don’t forget to share with others. God is pleased with those kinds of offerings.

James 4:17

So suppose someone knows the good deeds they should do. But suppose they don’t do them. By not doing these good deeds, they sin.

1 Peter 3:12

The Lord’s eyes look on godly people, and he blesses them. His ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord doesn’t bless those who do evil.” (Psalm 34:12–16)

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, don’t be like those who do evil. Be like those who do good. Anyone who does what is good belongs to God. Anyone who does what is evil hasn’t really seen or known God.

Judges 11:14

Jephthah sent messengers back to the king of Ammon.