1 Peter 3:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

For who will hurt you if you become zealots for what is good?

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} who{G5101} is he that will harm{G2559} you{G5209}, if{G1437} ye be{G1096} followers{G3402} of that which is good{G18}?

Cross-References (KJV):

Proverbs 16:7

  • ¶ When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

  • See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Romans 8:28

  • And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

3 John 1:11

  • Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

Psalms 38:20

  • They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow [the thing that] good [is].

Proverbs 15:9

  • ¶ The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

1 Corinthians 14:1

  • ¶ Follow after charity, and desire spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.

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Commentary for 1 Peter 3:13

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G5101
    There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τίς
    Transliteration: tís
    Pronunciation: tis
    Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
  3. Strong's Number: G2559
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κακόω
    Transliteration: kakóō
    Pronunciation: kak-o'-o
    Description: from κακός; to injure; figuratively, to exasperate:--make evil affected, entreat evil, harm, hurt, vex.
  4. Strong's Number: G5209
    There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμᾶς
    Transliteration: hymâs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
    Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
  5. Strong's Number: G1437
    There are 254 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐάν
    Transliteration: eán
    Pronunciation: eh-an'
    Description: from εἰ and ἄν; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty:--before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See μή.
  6. Strong's Number: G1096
    There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γίνομαι
    Transliteration: gínomai
    Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
    Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
  7. Strong's Number: G3402
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μιμητής
    Transliteration: mimētḗs
    Pronunciation: mim-ay-tace'
    Description: from μιμέομαι; an imitator:--follower.
  8. Strong's Number: G18
    There are 929 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγαθός
    Transliteration: agathós
    Pronunciation: ag-ath-os'
    Description: a primary word; "good" (in any sense, often as noun):--benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare καλός.