1 Peter 3:9 - Wesley's New Testament 1755

⁹ Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing, but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are called to this, to 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.

1 Peter 3:9 Tagairtí Cros

Matthew 19:29

And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my names sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and inherit everlasting life.

Matthew 25:34

Then shall the king say to them on his right-hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you, from the foundation of the world.

Matthew 5:39

But I say unto you, that ye resist not the evil man: but whosoever shall smite thee on the right-cheek, turn to him the other also;

Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you:

Mark 10:17

And as he was going out into the way, one running and kneeling to him, asked him, Good Master, what shall I do, that I may inherit eternal life?

Luke 10:25

And behold, a certain scribe stood up, and trying him, said, Master, what shall I do, to inherit eternal life?

Luke 18:18

And a certain ruler asked him saying, Good master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Romans 12:14

bless and curse not.

Romans 12:17

Mind not high, but condescend to low things. Be not wise in your own conceit. Render to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Romans 8:28

And we know, that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:30

And whom he predestinated, them he also called; and whom he called, them he also justified; and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

Galatians 3:14

) That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Ephesians 4:32

And be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted; forgiving one another; as God also for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render to any man evil for evil, but ever follow that which is good, both to one another and to all men.

Hebrews 12:17

For ye know that afterward, even when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place for repentance, tho' he sought it diligently with tears.

Hebrews 6:14

he swore by himself, Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.

1 Peter 5:10

Now the God of all grace, who hath called us by Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, after ye have suffered a while, himself shall perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.