1 Peter 3:11

The Passion Translation

must stop speaking evil, hurtful words and never deceive in what they say. Always turn from what is wrong and cultivate what is good; eagerly pursue peace in every relationship, making it your prize.

Cross References

Psalm 125:4

God, let your goodness be given away to your good people, to all your righteous ones!

Psalm 34:14

Keep turning your back on every sin, and make “peace” your life motto. Practice being at peace with everyone.

Psalm 37:27

If you truly want to dwell forever in God’s presence, forsake evil and do what is right in his eyes.

Proverbs 16:17

Repenting from evil places you on the highway of holiness. Protect purity and you protect your life.

Proverbs 16:6

You can avoid evil through surrendered worship and the fear of God, for the power of his faithful love removes sin’s guilt and grip over you.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t think for a moment that you know it all, for wisdom comes when you adore him with undivided devotion and avoid everything that’s wrong.

Matthew 5:45

For that will reveal your identity as children of your heavenly Father. He is kind to all by bringing the sunrise to warm and rainfall to refresh whether a person does what is good or evil.

Matthew 5:9

“How joyful you are when you make peace! For then you will be recognized as a true child of God.

Matthew 6:13

Rescue us every time we face tribulation and set us free from evil. For you are the King who rules with power and glory forever. Amen.’

Mark 14:7

You will always have the poor, whom you can help whenever you want, but you will not always have me.

Luke 1:79

The word from heaven will come to us with dazzling light to shine upon those who live in darkness, near death’s dark shadow. And he will illuminate the path that leads to the way of peace.”

Luke 6:35

Rather love your enemies and continue to treat them well. When you lend money, don’t despair if you are never paid back, for it is not lost. You will receive a rich reward and you will be known as true children of the Most High God, having his same nature. Be like your Father who is famous for his kindness to heal even the thankless and cruel.

Luke 6:9

Jesus said to all who were there, “Let me ask you a question. Which is better: to heal or to do harm on the Sabbath? I have come to save a life, but you have come to find a life to destroy.”

John 17:15

I am not asking that you remove them from the world, but I ask that you guard their hearts from evil,

Romans 12:18

Do your best to live as everybody’s friend.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of rules about food and drink, but is in the realm of the Holy Spirit, filled with righteousness, peace, and joy.

Romans 14:19

So then, make it your top priority to live a life of peace with harmony in your relationships, eagerly seeking to strengthen and encourage one another.

Romans 5:1

Our faith in Jesus transfers God’s righteousness to us and he now declares us flawless in his eyes. This means we can now enjoy true and lasting peace with God, all because of what our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One, has done for us.

Romans 7:19

My lofty desires to do what is good are dashed when I do the things I want to avoid.

Romans 7:21

Through my experience of this principle, I discover that even when I want to do good, evil is ready to sabotage me.

Romans 8:6

For the sense and reason of the flesh is death, but the mind-set controlled by the Spirit finds life and peace.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

Galatians 6:10

Take advantage of every opportunity to be a blessing to others, especially to our brothers and sisters in the family of faith!

Colossians 3:15

Let your heart be always guided by the peace of the Anointed One, who called you to peace as part of his one body. And always be thankful.

1 Timothy 6:18

Remind the wealthy to be rich in remarkable works of extravagant generosity, willing to share with others.

Hebrews 12:14

In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition, and run swiftly toward holiness, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.

Hebrews 13:16

We will show mercy to the poor and not miss an opportunity to do acts of kindness for others, for these are the true sacrifices that delight God’s heart.

James 4:17

So if you know of an opportunity to do the right thing today, yet you refrain from doing it, you’re guilty of sin.

1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord Yahweh rest upon the godly, and his heart responds to their prayers. But he turns his back on those who practice evil.

3 John 1:11

Delightfully loved ones, don’t imitate what is evil, but imitate that which is good. Whoever does good is of God; whoever does evil has not seen God.

Judges 11:14

Jephthah again sent messengers back to the king of Ammon