1 Peter 3:8-16

Revised Geneva Translation

⁸ Finally, all of you be of one mind; compassionate, loving as brothers, merciful, friendly,

⁹ not rendering evil for evil, nor rebuke for rebuke. On the contrary, bless. Know that you are called to this so that you could be heirs of blessing.

¹⁰ For “if anyone longs after life (and to see good days), let him refrain his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

¹¹ “Let him turn away from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it.

¹² “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears towards their prayers. And the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

¹³ And who is it that will harm you if you follow that which is good?

¹⁴ But if you suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. And “do not fear their terror, nor be troubled.”

¹⁵ But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give an answer - with humility and respect - to everyone who asks you the Reason for the hope that is in you;

¹⁶ having a good conscience, so that when they falsely accuse you as evildoers, those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.