1 Peter 3:10

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Peter 3:10

BSB

For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

AKJV

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

CPDV

For whoever wants to love life and to see good days should restrain his tongue from evil, and his lips, so that they utter no deceit.

ERV

For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:

NHEB

For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.

SMT

For he wishing to love life, and to see good days, let him cause his tongue to cease from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Peter 3:10

ForG1063ConjunctionhethatwillG2309Verb loveG25Verb lifeG2222Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction seeG1492Verb goodG18Adjective daysG2250Noun FemininelethimrefrainG3973Verb hisG846 tongueG1100Noun Feminine fromG575 evilG2556Adjective andG2532Conjunction hisG846 lipsG5491Noun NeuterthattheyspeakG2980Verb noG3361 guileG1388Masculine Neuter

Commentary for 1 Peter 3:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Peter 3:10

Summary

Guard speech for virtuous living

Event

Conditions for flourishing life

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD