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1 Peter 3:9
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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.

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  1. 1 Peter 3:9 tn Grk “not returning…but blessing,” continuing the sense of command from the preceding.
  2. 1 Peter 3:9 tn The direct object “others” is omitted but implied in Greek, and must be supplied to suit English style.
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1 Peter 3:9
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9 Do not repay evil with evil(A) or insult with insult.(B) On the contrary, repay evil with blessing,(C) because to this(D) you were called(E) so that you may inherit a blessing.(F)

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