1 Peter 3:13

Turning from Evil · 1 Peter 3:8–13
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Translations

Modern
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
Traditional
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
Literal
And who is the one who will do evil to you if you should be zealous for that which is good?
Latin
Et quis est qui vobis noceat, si boni æmulatores fueritis?

Original

Greek
English
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

Notes

In general, people do not want to harm someone who is doing good. However, Christians sometimes suffer even when they do good (3:14; see 1:6; 4:12–19).

This short paragraph emphasizes how Christians should respond to suffering by following Christ's example (see 3:18).

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Gentleness Peter, First Letter of

Topics

Natural Life of Saints, Specially Protected by God Positive Attitude