1 Peter 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 3:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 3:9 — KJV
“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”
— 1 Peter 3:9 (KJV)
1 Peter 3:9 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 3:9
“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:9: knowing, called, should
“For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts. which...: Heb. upon which my name is called”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:9: evil, called, should
“He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, proud: or, a fool doting: or, sick”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:9: evil, railing, knowing
“For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:9: evil, knowing
“And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham. wherein...: Heb. of thy sojournings”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 3:9: blessing, inherit
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