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1 Peter 3:8-13

8 Suffering for Doing Good
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.

9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

10 For,
“Whoever would love life
and see good days
must keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from deceitful speech.

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 3:8-13

Micah 6:8 - He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly an... Click to read the verse Micah 6:8 Click to read the verse Micah 6:8

1 Peter 2:17 - Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:17 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:17

Genesis 13:8 - So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsm... Click to read the verse Genesis 13:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 13:8

Romans 12:10 - Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Click to read the verse Romans 12:10 Click to read the verse Romans 12:10

1 Thessalonians 4:9 - Now about brotherly love we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:9

Hebrews 13:1 - Concluding Exhortations Keep on loving each other as brothers. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:1

Psalms 133:1 - Psalm 133 A song of ascents. Of David. How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together ... Click to read the verse Psalms 133:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 133:1

2 Peter 1:7 - and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:7 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:7

1 Peter 1:22 - Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for yo... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22

Exodus 2:6 - She opened it and saw the baby. He was crying, and she felt sorry for him. “This is one of the ... Click to read the verse Exodus 2:6 Click to read the verse Exodus 2:6

Genesis 23:7 - Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites. Click to read the verse Genesis 23:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 23:7

Psalms 103:13 - As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; Click to read the verse Psalms 103:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:13

2 Samuel 1:12 - They mourned and wept and fasted till evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the army o... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:12

Genesis 24:18 - “Drink, my lord,” she said, and quickly lowered the jar to her hands and gave him a drink. Click to read the verse Genesis 24:18 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:18

Genesis 24:44 - and if she says to me, “Drink, and I’ll draw water for your camels too,” let her be the one the... Click to read the verse Genesis 24:44 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:44

Genesis 24:22 - When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and tw... Click to read the verse Genesis 24:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:22

1 Peter 5:5 - Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:5 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:5

2 Samuel 9:1 - David and Mephibosheth David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 9:1 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 9:1

James 2:13 - because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumph... Click to read the verse James 2:13 Click to read the verse James 2:13

1 Corinthians 12:26 - If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices wi... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:26 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:26

Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, ki... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12

Ephesians 6:10 - The Armor of God Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:10

Zechariah 7:9 - “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to on... Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:9

Proverbs 28:8 - He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to ... Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:8

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

Matthew 18:33 - Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ Click to read the verse Matthew 18:33 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:33

Acts 2:1 - The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in on... Click to read the verse Acts 2:1 Click to read the verse Acts 2:1

Colossians 2:19 - He has lost connection with the Head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by ... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:19 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:19

1 Corinthians 1:10 - Divisions in the Church I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that a... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:10

Acts 4:32 - The Believers Share Their Possessions All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one clai... Click to read the verse Acts 4:32 Click to read the verse Acts 4:32

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

1 Samuel 30:21 - Then David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who were le... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:21 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:21

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

Hebrews 13:3 - Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:3

2 Chronicles 11:4 - ‘This is what the Lord says: Do not go up to fight against your brothers. Go home, every one of... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 11:4 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 11:4

Mark 9:50 - “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in you... Click to read the verse Mark 9:50 Click to read the verse Mark 9:50

2 Timothy 2:24 - And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, n... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:24 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:24

Philippians 4:8-9 - Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, wh... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8-9 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8-9

James 5:11 - As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseveranc... Click to read the verse James 5:11 Click to read the verse James 5:11

Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of l... Click to read the verse Romans 12:16 Click to read the verse Romans 12:16

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

1 John 3:14 - We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does n... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:14 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:14

Philippians 3:1 - No Confidence in the Flesh Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me t... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:1 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:1

2 Corinthians 7:13 - By all this we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delight... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:13

1 John 4:21 - And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. Click to read the verse 1 John 4:21 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:21

Ephesians 4:2 - Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:2

Acts 27:3 - The next day we landed at Sidon; and Julius, in kindness to Paul, allowed him to go to his frie... Click to read the verse Acts 27:3 Click to read the verse Acts 27:3

Matthew 20:34 - Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and ... Click to read the verse Matthew 20:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:34

Luke 10:33 - But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. Click to read the verse Luke 10:33 Click to read the verse Luke 10:33

1 John 3:18-19 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18-19 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18-19

Romans 15:5 - May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves a... Click to read the verse Romans 15:5 Click to read the verse Romans 15:5

1 John 3:11 - Love One Another This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:11 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:11

John 15:12 - My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Click to read the verse John 15:12 Click to read the verse John 15:12

Acts 28:7 - There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welco... Click to read the verse Acts 28:7 Click to read the verse Acts 28:7

Philippians 3:16 - Only let us live up to what we have already attained. Click to read the verse Philippians 3:16 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:16

Romans 12:15-16 - Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Click to read the verse Romans 12:15-16 Click to read the verse Romans 12:15-16

Ephesians 4:31-2 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31-2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31-2