THE HOLY BIBLE Authorized King James

1 Peter (Author Peter)

3:8Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

3:9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

3:10For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

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

3:12For 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.

3:13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

3:14But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

3:16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

3:17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.



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