1 Peter 3:9
King James Version
Translation: KJV
7Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.Select 1 Peter 3:7
8Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:Select 1 Peter 3:8
9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.Select 1 Peter 3:9
10For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:Select 1 Peter 3:10
11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.Select 1 Peter 3:11
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WEB
3:9 not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
ASV
3:9 not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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