Cross references
1 Peter 3:9
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.
1 Peter 3:9 has 21 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 15 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Romans 12:17 (44 votes) and Proverbs 20:22 (41 votes). 54 other verses point back to it. It links with 25 other books, from Genesis 13 to Revelation 21.
Which verses does 1 Peter 3:9 point to?
The 20 strongest of 21, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Romans 12:1744 votes
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
- Proverbs 20:2241 votes
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
- Romans 12:1437 votes
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
- Romans 12:19–2135 votes
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” 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.” …
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1532 votes
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
- Luke 6:27–2931 votes
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. …
- Matthew 5:4428 votes
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
- Proverbs 17:1325 votes
If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
- Matthew 5:3924 votes
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
- Ephesians 4:3224 votes
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
- 1 Peter 2:20–2321 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:12–1315 votes
- Romans 8:2810 votes
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- 1 Peter 5:1010 votes
- Matthew 25:347 votes
- Hebrews 6:141 vote
- Luke 10:25-1 votes
- Matthew 19:29-2 votes
- Mark 10:17-2 votes
- Luke 18:18-2 votes
Which verses point to 1 Peter 3:9?
The 10 strongest of 54.