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1 Peter 2:1-3

1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.

2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Cross References for 1 Peter 2:1-3

Leviticus 19:18 - “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18

Leviticus 19:16 - “‘Do not go about spreading slander among your people. “‘Do not do anything that endangers your... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:16 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:16

1 Corinthians 5:8 - Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness,... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:8

Hebrews 12:1 - God Disciplines His Sons Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:1

John 1:47 - When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there ... Click to read the verse John 1:47 Click to read the verse John 1:47

Numbers 11:29 - But Moses replied, “Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the Lord’s people were prophet... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:29 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:29

James 4:5 - Or do you think Scripture says without reason that the spirit he caused to live in us envies in... Click to read the verse James 4:5 Click to read the verse James 4:5

James 3:14 - But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or den... Click to read the verse James 3:14 Click to read the verse James 3:14

Proverbs 14:30 - A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:30 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:30

Isaiah 1:16 - wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:16

Ezekiel 18:31 - Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Wh... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:31 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:31

Isaiah 2:20 - In that day men will throw away to the rodents and bats their idols of silver and idols of gold... Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:20

Isaiah 30:22 - Then you will defile your idols overlaid with silver and your images covered with gold; you wil... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:22 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:22

Romans 13:12 - The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and... Click to read the verse Romans 13:12 Click to read the verse Romans 13:12

1 Peter 3:10 - For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips fro... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:10

Luke 12:1 - Warnings and Encouragements Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that the... Click to read the verse Luke 12:1 Click to read the verse Luke 12:1

Ephesians 4:31 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31

James 4:11 - Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speak... Click to read the verse James 4:11 Click to read the verse James 4:11

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

Leviticus 2:4 - “‘If you bring a grain offering baked in an oven, it is to consist of fine flour: cakes made wi... Click to read the verse Leviticus 2:4 Click to read the verse Leviticus 2:4

1 Peter 2:22 - “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:22

1 Peter 4:2 - As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather f... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:2

Luke 11:44 - “Woe to you, because you are like unmarked graves, which men walk over without knowing it.” Click to read the verse Luke 11:44 Click to read the verse Luke 11:44

Matthew 24:51 - He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weepi... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:51 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:51

Psalms 32:2 - Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. Click to read the verse Psalms 32:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 32:2

1 Timothy 3:11 - In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but tempe... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:11 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:11

Titus 2:3 - Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or ad... Click to read the verse Titus 2:3 Click to read the verse Titus 2:3

Colossians 3:8 - But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:8

1 Peter 2:16 - Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:16

1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4

James 5:9 - Don’t grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the... Click to read the verse James 5:9 Click to read the verse James 5:9

Titus 3:3-5 - At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions an... Click to read the verse Titus 3:3-5 Click to read the verse Titus 3:3-5

Matthew 7:5 - You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remov... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:5

1 Peter 4:4 - They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:4

Proverbs 4:24 - Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:24

1 Thessalonians 2:3 - For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:3

Psalms 37:1 - Psalm 37 Of David. Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; Click to read the verse Psalms 37:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:1

1 Corinthians 14:20 - Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be ad... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:20

Acts 5:17 - The Apostles Persecuted Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the pa... Click to read the verse Acts 5:17 Click to read the verse Acts 5:17

1 Samuel 18:8-9 - Saul was very angry; this refrain galled him. “They have credited David with tens of thousands,... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:8-9 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:8-9

Job 36:13 - “The godless in heart harbor resentment; even when he fetters them, they do not cry for help. Click to read the verse Job 36:13 Click to read the verse Job 36:13

Psalms 34:13 - keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:13

Psalms 73:3 - For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:3

Romans 1:29 - They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full... Click to read the verse Romans 1:29 Click to read the verse Romans 1:29

Proverbs 24:1 - Do not envy wicked men, do not desire their company; Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:1

Titus 3:2 - to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. Click to read the verse Titus 3:2 Click to read the verse Titus 3:2

James 1:21 - Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the w... Click to read the verse James 1:21 Click to read the verse James 1:21

2 Corinthians 12:20 - For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find m... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:20 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:20

Revelation 14:5 - No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless. Click to read the verse Revelation 14:5 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:5

Proverbs 24:19 - Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of the wicked, Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:19

Proverbs 3:31 - Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:31

Ephesians 4:22-25 - You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22-25 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22-25

Matthew 15:7 - You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: Click to read the verse Matthew 15:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:7

Ezekiel 18:31-32 - Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Wh... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:31-32 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:31-32

Colossians 3:5-8 - Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5-8 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5-8

Mark 9:43 - If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with... Click to read the verse Mark 9:43 Click to read the verse Mark 9:43

Luke 6:42 - How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you you... Click to read the verse Luke 6:42 Click to read the verse Luke 6:42

Mark 12:15 - Should we pay or shouldn’t we?” But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. “Why are you trying to trap me?... Click to read the verse Mark 12:15 Click to read the verse Mark 12:15

Matthew 23:28 - In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are ful... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:28

Romans 13:12-13 - The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and... Click to read the verse Romans 13:12-13 Click to read the verse Romans 13:12-13

Galatians 5:21-26 - and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live l... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:21-26 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:21-26

1 Peter 1:18-25 - For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeem... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18-25 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18-25

James 3:16-17 - For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. Click to read the verse James 3:16-17 Click to read the verse James 3:16-17

1 Corinthians 3:2-3 - I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not r... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:2-3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:2-3