Joseph then gave orders to fill their containers with grain, return each man’s silver to his sack, and give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out.
1 Peter 3:9 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Never return evil for evil or insult for insult (scolding, tongue-lashing, berating), but on the contrary blessing [praying for their welfare, happiness, and protection, and truly pitying and loving them]. For know that to this you have been called, that you may yourselves inherit a blessing [from God–that you may obtain a blessing as heirs, bringing welfare and happiness and protection]. American Standard Version (1901) not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing. Common English Bible Don’t pay back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, give blessing in return. You were called to do this so that you might inherit a blessing. Catholic Public Domain Version not repaying evil with evil, nor slander with slander, but, to the contrary, repaying with blessings. For to this you have been called, so that you may possess the inheritance of a blessing. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing. |
Joseph then gave orders to fill their containers with grain, return each man’s silver to his sack, and give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out.
If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never depart from his house.
Don’t say, ‘I will avenge this evil! ’ Wait on the Lord, and he will rescue you.
The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields because of my name will receive a hundred times more and will inherit eternal life.
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.
But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, ‘Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? ’
Then an expert in the law stood up to test him, saying, ‘Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? ’
A ruler asked him, ‘Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? ’
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honourable in everyone’s eyes.
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
And those he predestined, he also called; and those he called, he also justified; and those he justified, he also glorified.
The purpose was that the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles by Christ Jesus, so that we could receive the promised Spirit through faith.
And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, even though he sought it with tears, because he didn’t find any opportunity for repentance.
The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.
However, as the Lord is my witness, I will never lift my hand against the Lord’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and the water jug by his head, and let’s go.’