1 Peter 3:13

Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?

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WEBBE

Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?

BSB

Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

KJV

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

ASV

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?

BBE

Who will do you any damage if you keep your minds fixed on what is good?

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Καὶ Kai And G2532 τίς tis who [is] G5101 ὁ ho he who G3588 κακώσων kakōsōn will harm G2559 ὑμᾶς humas you G4771 ἐὰν ean if G1437 τοῦ tou for that which [is] G3588 ἀγαθοῦ agathou good G18 ζηλωταὶ zēlōtai zealous G2207 γένησθε; genēsthe you shall be G1096

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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