Bible verse

1 Peter 3:11

He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

1 Peter 3:11 · BSB

1 Peter 3:11 in context

The verses around it, from 1 Peter 3.

7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

13 Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

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1 Peter 3:11 in other translations

KJV

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

ASV

And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

ERV

And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

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