1 Peter 3:11

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

Cross References (35)

  • Matthew 5:9 (17)

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

  • Hebrews 12:14 (13)

    Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

  • Psalms 34:14 (13)

    Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

  • Colossians 3:15 (10)

    Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

  • Romans 14:19 (10)

    So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

  • Romans 14:17 (7)

    For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

  • James 4:17 (7)

    Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

  • 3 John 1:11 (6)

    Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not s

  • Romans 12:18 (6)

    If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

  • 1 Timothy 6:18 (5)

    Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

  • Hebrews 13:16 (5)

    And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

  • Romans 8:6 (5)

    The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

  • Galatians 6:10 (5)

    Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

  • Galatians 5:22 (5)

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

  • James 3:17–18 (5)

    But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit,

  • Romans 5:1 (4)

    Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

  • John 17:15 (4)

    I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.

  • Romans 7:21 (4)

    So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

  • Matthew 5:45 (4)

    that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the

  • Matthew 6:13 (4)

    And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’

  • Psalms 37:27 (4)

    Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.

  • Job 1:1 (3)

    There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning e

  • Luke 6:35 (3)

    But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, a

  • Job 28:28 (3)

    And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • Mark 14:7 (3)

    The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.

  • Proverbs 16:6 (3)

    By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

  • Romans 7:19 (3)

    For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do.

  • Luke 6:9 (3)

    Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destro

  • Isaiah 1:16–17 (3)

    Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!

  • Luke 1:79 (3)

    to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

  • Proverbs 3:7 (3)

    Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  • Psalms 125:4 (3)

    Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to the upright in heart.

  • Job 2:3 (3)

    Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is bl

  • Psalms 120:6–7 (3)

    Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

  • Proverbs 16:17 (3)

    The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.