1 Peter 3:9

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Literal

…not giving back evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary blessing, because to this you were called, so that you should inherit a blessing.

Latin

…non reddentes malum pro malo, nec maledictum pro maledicto, sed e contrario benedicentes: quia in hoc vocati estis, ut benedictionem hæreditate possideatis.

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English

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.

Notes

1 Peter 3:9

so that you may inherit a blessing: By blessing others, we receive a blessing from God.

1 Peter 3:8–12

Finally: This is the last in a series of instructions to different groups (2:13–3:12). Here, all Christians should respond to other people with love, both believers and unbelievers (3:8; 3:9–12).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Blessing Suffering in Following God

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Romans 12:17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
Romans 12:19–21
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
Luke 6:27–29
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Proverbs 17:13
If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
1 Peter 2:20–23
How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
1 Corinthians 4:12–13
We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

Glossary

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

Topics

Being a Blessing to Others Being Falsely Accused Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Do Unto Others Fellowship of the Righteous Forgiveness of Enemies Forgiving Others Forgiving People Getting Even Kindness: General Scriptures Concerning Love of Man for Man Love to Man: should be Exhibited, Toward: Enemies Loving your Enemies Malice: General Scriptures Concerning People Hurting You Railing: Forbidden Retaliation: General Scriptures Concerning Revenge: Forbidden Revenge: Forbidden by Our Lord Reviling and Reproaching: Forbidden Reviling and Reproaching: Saints: Return Blessings For Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Righteousness: Fruits of Speaking: Evil Vindictiveness

1 Peter 3:9

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