1 Peter 3:9
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 3
“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”1 Peter 3:9
What Does 1 Peter 3:9 Mean?
1 Peter 3:9 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 3:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 20:22“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”Matthew 5:44“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”Romans 12:21“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”Luke 23:34“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”Romans 12:17“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”Luke 6:28“Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”Romans 12:14“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”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.”Romans 12:19“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”Luke 6:27“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”Proverbs 17:13“Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.”Matthew 5:39“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”Ephesians 4:32“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”1 Peter 2:20“For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.”James 3:10“Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”Romans 8:30“Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.”2 Peter 1:3“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:”1 Corinthians 4:12“And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:”1 Timothy 6:12“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.”1 Corinthians 6:7“Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?”
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