1 Peter 3:13

13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?

1 Peter 3:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
ESV
13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
NLT
13 Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?
MSG
13 If with heart and soul you're doing good, do you think you can be stopped?
CSB
13 And who will harm you if you are passionate for what is good?

1 Peter 3:13 In-Context

11 They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?
14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”
15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Titus 2:14; Proverbs 16:7
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