Bible Cross References
rendering
1 Peter 2:20-23
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For what praise is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you endure it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you endure it patiently, this is favorable with God.
21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
22
Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth;
23
who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but gave Himself over to Him who judges righteously;
Proverbs 17:13
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, I will recompense evil; wait on Jehovah, and He will save you.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you, Do not resist evil. But whoever hits you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who abuse you and persecute you,
Luke 6:27-29
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But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
28
bless those who curse you, and pray for those who treat you abusively.
29
To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either.
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Romans 12:17
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:19-21
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Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.
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Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.
21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Corinthians 4:12
And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;
1 Corinthians 4:13
being defamed, we entreat. We have become as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now.
Ephesians 4:32
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
called
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
1 Peter 5:10
But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:30
Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
that
Matthew 19:29
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.
Matthew 25:34
Then the King will say to those on His right hand, Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
Mark 10:17
And as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
Luke 10:25
And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Luke 18:18
Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?