English Standard Version
1 Peter 3:13
13Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
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?
- New King James Version (NKJV)And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?
- New Living Translation (NLT)Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?
Context of 1 Peter 3:13
11let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. 12For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
Read all of 1 Peter 31 Peter 3:13 word by word
Καὶ τίς ὁ κακώσων ὑμᾶς, ἐὰν τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ ζηλωταὶ γένησθε;Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for 1 Peter 3:13
- Proverbs 16:7When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
- Romans 8:28And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
- Romans 13:3For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval,
- Psalms 38:20Those who render me evil for good accuse me because I follow after good.
- Proverbs 15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
- 1 Corinthians 14:1Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
- Ephesians 5:1Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
- 1 Timothy 5:10and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.
- 3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has 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
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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
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