New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Peter 3:9
91not returning evil for evil or 2insult for insult, but 3giving a 4blessing instead; for 5you were called for the very purpose that you might 6inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
- New International Version (NIV)Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
- New King James Version (NKJV)not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
Context of 1 Peter 3:9
7You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. 8To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. 10For, “The one who desires life, to love and see good days, Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. 11He must turn away from evil and do good; He must seek peace and pursue it.
Read all of 1 Peter 31 Peter 3:9 word by word
μὴ ἀποδιδόντες κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ ἢ λοιδορίαν ἀντὶ λοιδορίας, τοὐναντίον δὲ εὐλογοῦντες ὅτι εἰς τοῦτο ἐκλήθητε ἵνα εὐλογίαν κληρονομήσητε.Read the interlinear
- not returningἀποδίδωμιapodidōmi · to payG591
- evilκακόςkakos · evil/harm: evilG2556
- orἤē · orG2228
- insultλοιδορίαloidoria · revilingG3059
- givingεὐλογέωeulogeō · to praise/blessG2127
- insteadτοὐναντίονtounantion · insteadG5121
- you were calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
- for the veryοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- inheritκληρονομέωklēronomeō · to inheritG2816
- a blessingεὐλογίαeulogia · praiseG2129
Cross-references for 1 Peter 3:9
- 1 Peter 2:20For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.
- Proverbs 17:13He who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.
- Proverbs 20:22Do not say, “I will repay evil”; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.
- Matthew 5:39But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
- Luke 6:27“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
- Romans 12:14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
- 1 Corinthians 4:12and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;
- Ephesians 4:32Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.
- 1 Peter 2:21For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,
- 1 Peter 5:10After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
- Romans 8:28And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
- Matthew 19:29And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name’s sake, will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life.
- Matthew 25:34“Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
- Mark 10:17As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
- Luke 10:25And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
Commentaries on 1 Peter 3:9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Not rendering evil for evil - Purposing, saying, doing nothing but good; and invariably returning good for evil. Ye are thereunto called - This is your calling - your business in life, to do good, and to do good for evil, and to implore God's blessing even on your worst enemies. And this is not only your duty, but your interest; for in so doing you shall obtain God's blessing, even life for evermore.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9Not rendering evil for evil - See the Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44 notes; Romans 12:17 note. Or railing for railing - See the notes at 1 Timothy 6:4. Compare Mark 15:29; Luke 23:39. But contrariwise blessing - In a spirit contrary to this. See the notes at Matthew 5:44. Knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing - “Knowing that you were called to be Christians in order that you should obtain a blessing infinite and eternal in…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. 9so that you may inherit a blessing: By blessing others, we receive a blessing from God.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. evil--in deed. railing--in word. blessing--your revilers; participle, not a noun after "rendering." knowing that--The oldest manuscripts read merely, "because." are--Greek, "were called." inherit a blessing--not only passive, but also active; receiving spiritual blessing from God by faith, and in your turn blessing others from love [Gerhard in Alford]. "It is not in order to inherit a blessing that we must bless, but because our portion is blessing."…Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. 1 Peter 3:9 Rom 12:17; 1 Thess 5:15 ↩
- 2. 1 Peter 3:9 1 Cor 4:12; 1 Pet 2:23 ↩
- 3. 1 Peter 3:9 Lit blessing instead ↩
- 4. 1 Peter 3:9 Luke 6:28; Rom 12:14; 1 Cor 4:12 ↩
- 5. 1 Peter 3:9 1 Pet 2:21 ↩
- 6. 1 Peter 3:9 Gal 3:14; Heb 6:14; 12:17 ↩
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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