1 Peter 3:11

1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 3

“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”1 Peter 3:11

What Does 1 Peter 3:11 Mean?

1 Peter 3:11 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Peace (Shalom).

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Peter 3:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 34:14“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”2 Timothy 2:22“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”Romans 12:18“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”Philippians 3:12“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”3 John 1:11“Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.”Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”Isaiah 1:16“Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;”Romans 14:19“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.”Colossians 3:15“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”1 Thessalonians 5:15“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”Job 1:1“There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.”Philippians 2:14“Do all things without murmurings and disputings:”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”James 4:17“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”2 Corinthians 13:11“Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Romans 14:17“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”Romans 8:6“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”

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