1 Peter 3:11

The Text-Critical English New Testament

he must turn aside from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

Cross References

Matthew 5:45

so that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Matthew 6:13

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yoʋrs is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Mark 14:7

For you always have the poor with you, and you can do good to them whenever you wish, but you do not always have me.

Luke 1:79

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting anything in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.

Luke 6:9

Then Jesus said to them, “Let me ask you something: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?”

John 17:15

I do not ask yoʋ to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one.

Romans 12:18

If possible, as far as it depends on you, be at peace with everyone.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what brings about peace and mutual edification.

Romans 5:1

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Romans 7:19

For I do not do the good that I want to do, but I do the very evil that I do not want to do.

Romans 7:21

I find then the law that when I want to do what is right, evil is present with me.

Romans 8:6

Now the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the Spirit is life and peace.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, and especially to those of the household of faith.

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

1 Timothy 6:18

Command them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and willing to share,

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

James 4:17

So whoever knows the right thing to do and does not do it, for him it is sin.

1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. Whoever does good is of God; whoever does evil has not seen God.