Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible not repaying evil for evil or insult for insult; but on the contrary blessing, because to this you were called, so that you should inherit blessing. King James Bible 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 King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but giving a blessing instead, for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. Amplified Bible and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection]. Christian Standard Bible not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing. Holman Christian Standard Bible not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you can inherit a blessing. American Standard Version not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing. Contemporary English Version Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say, English Revised Version not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you, or ridicule those who ridicule you. Instead, bless them, because you were called to inherit a blessing. Good News Translation Do not pay back evil with evil or cursing with cursing; instead, pay back with a blessing, because a blessing is what God promised to give you when he called you. International Standard Version Do not pay others back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, keep blessing them, because you were called to inherit a blessing. Majority Standard Bible Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, knowing that to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. NET Bible Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing. New Heart English Bible not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; because to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing. Webster's Bible Translation Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary, blessing; knowing that ye are called to this, that ye should inherit a blessing. Weymouth New Testament not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary, giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been called by God to inherit. World English Bible not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionnot giving back evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, blessing, having known that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing; Berean Literal Bible not repaying evil for evil or insult for insult; but on the contrary blessing, because to this you were called, so that you should inherit blessing. Young's Literal Translation not giving back evil for evil, or railing for railing, and on the contrary, blessing, having known that to this ye were called, that a blessing ye may inherit; Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNot rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult; but, on the contrary, a blessing, because to this you were called, that you might inherit a blessing. New Revised Standard Version Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNot rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but instead of these, render blessing; for to this end you have been called, that you may inherit a blessing. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And you should not repay a person evil for evil, neither insults for insults; but to the contrary of these things, give blessings, for you are called to this, that you would inherit blessing. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentnot repaying evil for evil, nor reviling for reviling, but, on the other hand, blessing, since you know that for this end you were called, that you might inherit blessing. Godbey New Testament not giving evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary blessing; because unto this you have been called, that you may inherit the blessing. Haweis New Testament not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, contrariwise, wishing men every blessing; knowing that hereunto ye have been called, that ye should inherit the divine benediction. Mace New Testament don't return evil for evil, nor calumny for calumny; on the contrary, bestow your benedictions, considering that your vocation obliges you thereto, as a means to obtain the divine blessing. Weymouth New Testament not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary, giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been called by God to inherit. Worrell New Testament not returning evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but, on the contrary, blessing; because to this end ye were called, that ye might inherit a blessing. Worsley New Testament not returning evil for evil, or reproach for reproach: but on the contrary blessing even those that curse you: knowing ye are called unto this, that ye may obtain a blessing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Turning from Evil8Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. 9 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. 10For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.… Cross References Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Romans 12:17-21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ... Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. Matthew 5:39-42 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; / if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; / and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. ... Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. James 1:19-20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Exodus 23:4-5 If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it. Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Deuteronomy 32:35 Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” Treasury of Scripture Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that you are thereunto called, that you should inherit a blessing. rendering. 1 Peter 2:20-23 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God… Proverbs 17:13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. Proverbs 20:22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. called. 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. See on Romans 8:28,30 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose… that. Matthew 19:29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Mark 10:17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? Jump to Previous Abuse Bless Blessing Contrariwise Contrary Curse Cursing Evil Inherit Instead Insult Obtain Others Purpose Railing Rendering Repay Requiting Returning Reviling ThereuntoJump to Next Abuse Bless Blessing Contrariwise Contrary Curse Cursing Evil Inherit Instead Insult Obtain Others Purpose Railing Rendering Repay Requiting Returning Reviling Thereunto1 Peter 3 1. He teaches the duty of wives and husbands to each other;8. exhorting all men to unity and love; 14. and to suffer persecution. 19. He declares also the benefits of Christ toward the old world. Do not repay evil with evil This phrase emphasizes the Christian ethic of non-retaliation. The Greek word for "evil" is "kakos," which refers to that which is harmful or morally wrong. In the historical context of the early church, Christians often faced persecution and hostility. The instruction here is counter-cultural, urging believers to break the cycle of retribution. Instead of responding in kind, Christians are called to a higher standard, reflecting the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:38-48). or insult with insult but with blessing because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing But contrariwise blessing.--No doubt a reminiscence of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:44). The word "blessing" here is not substantive, but a participle, opposed to "rendering:" "not rendering them evil or railing, but on the contrary blessing them." Though the word is chosen as the exact opposite of the bad language used against the Christians, "blessing" may perhaps involve the opposite of unkind action as well. It is used for the conferring of benefits: (1) spiritual, in Acts 3:26; Galatians 3:8; (2) material, in 2Corinthians 9:5, (Comp. 2Kings 5:15; Joel 2:14 : Haggai 2:19.) . . . Verse 9. - Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing. St. Peter. like St. Paul (Romans 12:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:15), repeats his Master's teaching in the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5:39). He forbids revenge in word, as well as in deed. But contrariwise blessing. The word "blessing" is not the substantive, but the participle (εὐλογοῦντες), and thus corresponds with the participle "rendering" (comp. Matthew 5:44, "Bless them that curse you"). Knowing that ye are thereunto called; rather, as in the Revised Version, for hereunto were ye called. The word "knowing" is omitted in the best manuscripts (comp. 1 Peter 2:21). Some commentators take these words with the preceding: "Ye were called to bless others, that so ye may inherit a blessing." But, on the whole, it seems better to connect them with the following clause: That ye should inherit a blessing. Christians bless others, not in order that they should inherit a blessing, but because it is God's will and their duty; and that duty follows from the fact that God has made them inheritors of his blessing. "Benedictionem aeternam," says Bengel, "cujus primitias jam nunc pit habent." God has blessed them; therefore they must bless others.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Do not repayἀποδιδόντες (apodidontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 591: From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc. evil κακὸν (kakon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. with ἀντὶ (anti) Preposition Strong's 473: A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of. evil κακοῦ (kakou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. insult λοιδορίαν (loidorian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3059: Reviling, abuse. From loidoros; slander or vituperation. with ἀντὶ (anti) Preposition Strong's 473: A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of. insult, λοιδορίας (loidorias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3059: Reviling, abuse. From loidoros; slander or vituperation. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. with blessing, εὐλογοῦντες (eulogountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2127: (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. you were called ἐκλήθητε (eklēthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you may inherit κληρονομήσητε (klēronomēsēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2816: To inherit, obtain (possess) by inheritance, acquire. From kleronomos; to be an heir to. a blessing. εὐλογίαν (eulogian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2129: Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. Links 1 Peter 3:9 NIV1 Peter 3:9 NLT 1 Peter 3:9 ESV 1 Peter 3:9 NASB 1 Peter 3:9 KJV 1 Peter 3:9 BibleApps.com 1 Peter 3:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Peter 3:9 Chinese Bible 1 Peter 3:9 French Bible 1 Peter 3:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil or reviling (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) |
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