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1 Peter 3:9

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 3:9

Verse 9 of 22

Scripture focus

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Peter 3:9

Theological / Devotional

Not rendering. Literally, “not giving back.”

Evil for evil. See on Matt. 5:39; Rom. 12:17; 1 Thess. 5:15.

Railing. Or, “abuse” (see on ch. 2:23).

Blessing. See on Rom. 12:14.

Knowing. This clause reads literally, “because for this you were called.” God has called us to be Christians that we might help others, not alone that we might obtain a blessing ourselves. The genuine Christian spontaneously seeks ways in which he can bring a blessing to others. See on Matt. 5:43, 44.

Inherit a blessing. The greatest blessing that can come to a person is from being a blessing to others. God’s eternal kingdom will be populated with men and women who have made it a life habit to share their happiness. In a perfect universe the happiness of others is the only concern of every intelligent being.

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