1 Peter 3:9

Tree of Life Version

Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead—it is for this reason you were called, so that you might inherit a blessing.

Cross References

Genesis 42:25

Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s money to his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey. So it was done for them.

Proverbs 17:13

Whoever rewards evil for good— evil will never leave his house.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for Adonai, so He may deliver You.

Proverbs 28:10

One who leads the upright astray along an evil path will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit good.

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for My name’s sake, will receive a hundred times as much, and will inherit eternal life.

Matthew 25:34

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you, do not resist an evildoer. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him also the other.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Mark 10:17

As Yeshua was setting out on His way, a man ran up to Him, fell on his knees before Him, and asked, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 10:25

Now a certain Torah lawyer stood up to entrap Yeshua, saying, “Teacher, what should I do to gain eternal life?”

Luke 18:18

And a religious leader inquired of Yeshua, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you—bless and do not curse.

Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil; give thought to what is good in the eyes of all people.

Romans 8:28

Now we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:30

And those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified; and those whom He justified, He also glorified.

Galatians 3:14

in order that through Messiah Yeshua the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so we might receive the promise of the Ruach through trusting faith.

Ephesians 4:32

Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other just as God in Messiah also forgave you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

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

Hebrews 12:17

For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He found no chance for repentance, though he begged for it with tears.

Hebrews 6:14

saying, “Surely I will bless you, and surely I will multiply you.”

1 Peter 5:10

After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace—who has called you into His eternal glory in Messiah—will Himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.

1 Samuel 26:11

Adonai forbid that I should lay my hand on Adonai’s anointed! Now, just take the spear that is at his head and the water jar and let’s go.”