1 Peter 3:11

In 9 translations

BSB

He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

KJV

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

WEB

Let him turn away from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it.

ASV

And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

LSV

let him turn aside from evil, and do good, let him seek peace and pursue it;

YLT

let him turn aside from evil, and do good, let him seek peace and pursue it;

DBY

And let him avoid evil, and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it;

DRC

Let him decline from evil, and do good: let him seek after peace and pursue it:

GNV

Let him eschew euil, and do good: let him seeke peace, and follow after it.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ἐκκλινάτω δὲ ἀπὸ κακοῦ καὶ ποιησάτω ἀγαθόν, ζητησάτω εἰρήνην καὶ διωξάτω αὐτήν·

RP2018

ἐκκλινάτω ἀπὸ κακοῦ, καὶ ποιησάτω ἀγαθόν· ζητησάτω εἰρήνην, καὶ διωξάτω αὐτήν.

TR-Boyd

ἐκκλινάτω ἀπὸ κακοῦ, καὶ ποιησάτω ἀγαθόν· ζητησάτω εἰρήνην, καὶ διωξάτω αὐτήν.ἀγαθόν· ζητησάτω ¦ — ST

SCR1894

εκκλινατω απο κακου και ποιησατω αγαθον ζητησατω ειρηνην και διωξατω αυτην

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
• Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
• Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
• Colossians 3:15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
• James 4:17Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
• 3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.
• Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
• Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
• Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
• Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
• Romans 8:6The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
• 1 Timothy 6:18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
• Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• James 3:17–18But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
• Matthew 5:45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

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