Turning from Evil
1 Peter 3:13
In 9 translations
- BSB
- Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
- KJV
- And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
- WEB
- Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?
- ASV
- And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?
- LSV
- and who [is] he who will be doing you evil, if you may become imitators of Him who is good?
- YLT
- and who [is] he who will be doing you evil, if of Him who is good ye may become imitators?
- DBY
- And who shall injure you if ye have become imitators of that which [is] good?
- DRC
- And who is he that can hurt you, if you be zealous of good?
- GNV
- And who is it that will harme you, if ye follow that which is good?
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Where the editions differ
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- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read ζηλωταὶ (“zealous”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read μιμηταὶ (“imitators”).
SBLGNT apparatus (1)
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- SBLGNT: ζηλωταὶ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ζηλωταὶ; Robinson–Pierpont read μιμηταὶ.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- Καὶ τίς ὁ κακώσων ὑμᾶς ἐὰν τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ ζηλωταὶ γένησθε;
- RP2018
- Καὶ τίς ὁ κακώσων ὑμᾶς, ἐὰν τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ μιμηταὶ γένησθε;
- TR-Boyd
- Καὶ τίς ὁ κακώσων ὑμᾶς, ἐὰν τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ μιμηταὶ γένησθε;
- SCR1894
- και τις ο κακωσων υμας εαν του αγαθου μιμηται γενησθε
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
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Cross-references most cited first
- Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
- Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
- 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.
- Psalms 38:20Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good.
- 1 Corinthians 14:1Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
- Ephesians 5:1Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,
- 1 Timothy 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
- Proverbs 15:9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
- Romans 13:3For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.
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