1 Peter 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 3:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 3:12 — KJV
“For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. against: Gr. upon”
— 1 Peter 3:12 (KJV)
1 Peter 3:12 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 3:12
“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:12: eyes, lord, righteous
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:12: eyes, lord, open
“And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:12: eyes, lord, against
“And the LORD'S anger was kindled against Israel, and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation, that had done evil in the sight of the LORD, was consumed.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:12: lord, ears, against
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:12: eyes, over, against
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