1 Peter 3:9-11
New English Translation
9 Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless[a] others[b] because you were called to inherit a blessing. 10 For
the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep[c] his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.
11 And he must turn away from evil and do good;
he must seek peace and pursue it.
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 3:9 tn Grk “not returning…but blessing,” continuing the sense of command from the preceding.
- 1 Peter 3:9 tn The direct object “others” is omitted but implied in Greek, and must be supplied to suit English style.
- 1 Peter 3:10 tn Grk “stop.”
1 Peter 3:9-11
New English Translation
9 Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless[a] others[b] because you were called to inherit a blessing. 10 For
the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep[c] his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.
11 And he must turn away from evil and do good;
he must seek peace and pursue it.
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 3:9 tn Grk “not returning…but blessing,” continuing the sense of command from the preceding.
- 1 Peter 3:9 tn The direct object “others” is omitted but implied in Greek, and must be supplied to suit English style.
- 1 Peter 3:10 tn Grk “stop.”
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