1 Peter 3:13

New Living Translation

Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?

Cross References

Psalm 38:20

They repay me evil for good and oppose me for pursuing good.

Proverbs 12:21

No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.

Proverbs 16:7

When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them.

Jeremiah 39:12

“See that he isn’t hurt,” he said. “Look after him well, and give him anything he wants.”

Romans 13:3

For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you.

Romans 8:28

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy.

Ephesians 5:1

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?

Titus 2:14

He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God.