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1 Peter 3:11-13

11 He must turn from evil and do good;
he must seek peace and pursue it.

12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and his ears are attentive to their prayer,
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?

Cross References for 1 Peter 3:11-13

Matthew 5:45 - that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the go... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:45 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:45

Job 1:1 - Prologue In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upr... Click to read the verse Job 1:1 Click to read the verse Job 1:1

Romans 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:17 Click to read the verse Romans 14:17

James 3:17-18 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17-18 Click to read the verse James 3:17-18

Hebrews 12:14 - Warning Against Refusing God Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; wi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:14

Philippians 2:14 - Do everything without complaining or arguing, Click to read the verse Philippians 2:14 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:14

Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:9

Romans 12:18 - If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Click to read the verse Romans 12:18 Click to read the verse Romans 12:18

Galatians 6:10 - Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:10

Proverbs 16:6 - Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:6

Job 28:28 - And he said to man, ‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.’” Click to read the verse Job 28:28 Click to read the verse Job 28:28

Job 2:3 - Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like... Click to read the verse Job 2:3 Click to read the verse Job 2:3

Matthew 6:13 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13

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

2 Timothy 2:22 - Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with tho... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:22 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:22

John 17:15 - My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. Click to read the verse John 17:15 Click to read the verse John 17:15

Proverbs 3:7 - Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:7

Luke 6:35 - But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back... Click to read the verse Luke 6:35 Click to read the verse Luke 6:35

Luke 1:79 - to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the pat... Click to read the verse Luke 1:79 Click to read the verse Luke 1:79

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22

Romans 5:1 - Peace and Joy Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God thr... Click to read the verse Romans 5:1 Click to read the verse Romans 5:1

Mark 14:7 - The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will n... Click to read the verse Mark 14:7 Click to read the verse Mark 14:7

Hebrews 13:16 - And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:16

James 4:17 - Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins. Click to read the verse James 4:17 Click to read the verse James 4:17

1 Timothy 6:11 - Paul’s Charge to Timothy But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, god... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:11 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:11

Romans 14:19 - Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Click to read the verse Romans 14:19 Click to read the verse Romans 14:19

Judges 11:14 - Jephthah sent back messengers to the Ammonite king, Click to read the verse Judges 11:14 Click to read the verse Judges 11:14

2 Corinthians 13:11 - Final Greetings Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:11

Proverbs 16:17 - The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:17

3 John 1:11 - Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from... Click to read the verse 3 John 1:11 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:11

Psalms 34:14 - Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:14

Psalms 37:27 - Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:27 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:27

Psalms 125:4 - Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart. Click to read the verse Psalms 125:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 125:4

Isaiah 1:16-17 - wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:16-17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:16-17

Psalms 120:6-7 - Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. Click to read the verse Psalms 120:6-7 Click to read the verse Psalms 120:6-7

Romans 8:6 - The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; Click to read the verse Romans 8:6 Click to read the verse Romans 8:6

1 Timothy 6:18 - Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:18 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:18

John 5:29 - and come out—those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise... Click to read the verse John 5:29 Click to read the verse John 5:29

Luke 6:9 - Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, ... Click to read the verse Luke 6:9 Click to read the verse Luke 6:9

Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to pe... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15

Romans 7:21 - So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. Click to read the verse Romans 7:21 Click to read the verse Romans 7:21

Romans 7:19 - For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. Click to read the verse Romans 7:19 Click to read the verse Romans 7:19