1 Peter 3:12
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 3
“For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.”1 Peter 3:12
What Does 1 Peter 3:12 Mean?
1 Peter 3:12 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 12 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 Justice, and Care for the Poor.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 3:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ezra 8:22“For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.”2 Chronicles 16:9“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.”Psalms 34:15“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.”John 9:31“Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.”Proverbs 15:29“The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.”Proverbs 15:3“The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.”Psalms 33:18“Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;”2 Chronicles 7:15“Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.”Proverbs 15:8“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”James 5:16“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”Psalms 55:1“Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.”Psalms 11:7“For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.”Job 36:7“He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.”Psalms 5:1“Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.”Psalms 65:2“O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.”Ezekiel 15:7“And I will set my face against them; they shall go out from one fire, and another fire shall devour them; and ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I set my face against them.”Deuteronomy 11:12“A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.”Psalms 10:17“LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:”Leviticus 20:3“And I will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name.”Leviticus 26:17“And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.”
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