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1 Peter 3:11

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

1 Peter 3:11

Verse 11 of 22

Scripture focus

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

1 Peter 3:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Peter 3:11

Theological / Devotional

Let. Four positive exhortations follow the two negative ones of v. 10.

Eschew evil. Literally, “turn from evil,” that is, from doing evil to others. The Christian will avoid bringing injury to others.

Do good. That is, to others. The Christian will seek every opportunity to say all the good things he can about others (v. 10) and do all the good he can for others (v. 11).

Peace. See on Jer. 6:14; Heb. 12:14.

Ensue. Or, “pursue.” An active pursuit is necessary in order to preserve peace.

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