1 Peter 3:9

A Word to Husbands

7 ^aHusbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, ^bas to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, ^cthat your prayers may not be hindered.

Called to Blessing

8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be¹ courteous;

9 ^anot returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary ^bblessing, knowing that you were called to this, ^cthat you may inherit a blessing.

10 For
^a“He who would love life
And see good days,
^bLet him¹ refrain his tongue from evil,
And his lips from speaking deceit.

11 Let him ^aturn away from evil and do good;
^bLet him seek peace and pursue it.

12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
^aAnd His ears are open to their prayers;
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Suffering for Right and Wrong

13 ^aAnd who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?

14 ^aBut even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ^b“And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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1 Peter 3:9

Not 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.

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