1 Peter 3:9 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁹ Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but, on the contrary, bless, knowing that to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁹ 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

⁹ 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)

⁹ 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

⁹ 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

⁹ 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

⁹ Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:9 Tagairtí Cros

Matthew 19:29

And everyone who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, wife, children, or fields for my name's sake, will receive a hundred times more 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 say to you, do not resist one who is evil. Rather, if anyone slaps yoʋ on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Mark 10:17

As he was setting out on the road, a man ran up, knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 10:25

And behold, a lawyer stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 18:18

Then a certain ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must 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, but have regard for what is right in the sight of all.

Romans 8:28

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

Romans 8:30

And those whom he foreordained, he also called; and those whom he called, he also justified; and those whom he justified, he also glorified.

Galatians 3:14

He redeemed us so that the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that we could receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has forgiven us.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

Hebrews 12:17

You know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no opportunity for repentance, even though he sought the blessing with tears.

Hebrews 6:14

saying, “I will surely bless yoʋ and multiply yoʋ.”

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have suffered for a little while, may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, himself perfect you; he will establish, strengthen, and settle you.