1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Peter 3:9

BSB
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
AKJV
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that you are thereunto called, that you should inherit a blessing.
CPDV
not repaying evil with evil, nor slander with slander, but, to the contrary, repaying with blessings. For to this you have been called, so that you may possess the inheritance of a blessing.
ERV
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
NHEB
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; because to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
SMT
Not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing: and on the contrary prayer; knowing that to this were ye called, that ye might inherit praise.

Commentary for 1 Peter 3:9

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Overview of 1 Peter 3:9
Summary
Respond to evil with blessing
Event
Counter-response to mistreatment
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching