Cross references

1 Corinthians 4:12

We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

1 Corinthians 4:12 BSB

1 Corinthians 4:12 has 20 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 11 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 1 Peter 3:9 (9 votes) and Matthew 5:11 (7 votes). 60 other verses point back to it. It links with 26 other books, from 2 Samuel 6 to Revelation 1.

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Which verses does 1 Corinthians 4:12 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. 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.

  2. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

  3. Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

  4. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. …

  5. Luke 6:285 votes

    bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

  6. Acts 18:35 votes

    and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.

  7. On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

  8. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

  9. Luke 23:344 votes

    Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

  10. When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

  11. John 15:203 votes
  12. Acts 7:603 votes
  13. Acts 20:342 votes
  14. Jude 1:92 votes

Which verses point to 1 Corinthians 4:12?

The 10 strongest of 60.