1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

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WEBBE

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

BSB

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

KJV

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

ASV

For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.

BBE

For the eyes of the Lord are on the upright, and his ears are open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

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ὅτι hoti Because G3754 οἵ oi the G3588 ὀφθαλμοὶ ophthalmoi eyes G3788 κυρίου kuriou of [the] Lord G2962 ἐπὶ epi [are] on G1909 δικαίους dikaious [the] righteous G1342 καὶ kai and G2532 ὦτα ōta [the] ears G3775 αὐτοῦ autou of Him G846 εἰς eis toward G1519 δέησιν deēsin prayer G1162 αὐτῶν autōn of them G846 πρόσωπον prosōpon [The] face G4383 δὲ de however G1161 κυρίου kuriou of [the] Lord G2962 ἐπὶ epi [is] against G1909 ποιοῦντας poiountas those doing G4160 κακά.¶ kaka evil G2556

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 8–13

Though Christians cannot always be exactly of the same mind, yet they should have compassion one of another, and love as brethren. If any man desires to live comfortably on earth, or to possess eternal life in heaven, he must bridle his tongue from wicked, abusive, or deceitful words. He must forsake and keep far from evil actions, do all the good he can, and seek peace with all men. For God, all-wise and every where present, watches over the righteous, and takes care of them. None could or should harm those who copied the example of Christ, who is perfect goodness, and did good to others as his followers.

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