1 Peter 3:13

1 Peter 3:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
• New International Version (NIV)Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
• New King James Version (NKJV)And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?

Context of 1 Peter 3:13

11And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it. 12For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good? 14But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled; 15but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

1 Peter 3:13 word by word

Καὶ τίς ὁ κακώσων ὑμᾶς, ἐὰν τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ ζηλωταὶ γένησθε;Read the interlinear

• harmκακόωkakoō · to harmG2559
• zealousζηλωτήςzēlōtēs · zealotG2207
• goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18

Cross-references for 1 Peter 3:13

• Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
• Romans 8:28And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
• Romans 13:3For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:
• Psalms 38:20They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.
• Proverbs 15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
• 1 Corinthians 14:1Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
• Ephesians 5:1Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;
• 1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.
• 1 Timothy 5:10well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.
• 3 John 1:11Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

Commentaries on 1 Peter 3:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Who is he that will harm you - Is it possible that a man can be wretched who has God for his friend? "All the devices which the devil or wicked men work against such must be brought to naught, and by the providence of his goodness be dispersed." If ye be followers, etc. - · If ye be imitators of the good One, i.e. of God. ̔ , the good One, is one of God's prime epithets, see Matthew 19:17, and Satan is distinguished by the reverse, ̔ , the Evil one…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? - This question is meant to imply, that as a general thing they need apprehend no evil if they lead an upright and benevolent life. The idea is, that God would in general protect them, though the next verse shows that the apostle did not mean to teach that there would be absolute security, for it is implied there that they might be called to suffer for righteousness” sake. While…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-13Verses 8-13 Though Christians cannot always be exactly of the same mind, yet they should have compassion one of another, and love as brethren. If any man desires to live comfortably on earth, or to possess eternal life in heaven, he must bridle his tongue from wicked, abusive, or deceitful words. He must forsake and keep far from evil actions, do all the good he can, and seek peace with all men. For God, all-wise and every where present, watches over the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13In general, people do not want to harm someone who is doing good. However, Christians sometimes suffer even when they do good (3:14; see 1:6; 4:12–19).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. who ... will harm you--This fearless confidence in God's protection from harm, Christ, the Head, in His sufferings realized; so His members. if ye be--Greek, "if ye have become." followers--The oldest manuscripts read "emulous," "zealous of" (Tit 2:14). good--The contrast in Greek is, "Who will do you evil, if ye be zealous of good?"Read the comment

In the dictionaries

• Adorning
• Chaste
• Contrariwise
• Ornament
• Pitiful
• Quiet
• Railing
• Reason
• Spirit
• Terror

Commentaries on 1 Peter 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings