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1 Peter 3:9

WEB

9not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

KJV

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

BSB

9Do 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.

FBV

9Don't pay back evil for evil, or retaliate when you're abused, instead you should give a blessing—because that's what you were called to do, so you could gain a blessing yourself.

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Extra References

Romans 12:17

17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

Proverbs 20:22

22Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.

Romans 12:14

14Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

Romans 12:19-21

19Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.” 20Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

21Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

15See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all.

Luke 6:27-29

27“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. 29To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.

Matthew 5:44

44[+] But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Proverbs 17:13

13Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Ephesians 4:32

32And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Matthew 5:39

39But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.