1 Peter 3:8–17 · BSB
3:8
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
3:9
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.
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3:10
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
3:11
He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
3:13
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
3:14
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
3:16
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
3:17
For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
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