3 John 1:11 directly echoes the contrast between good and evil, tying it to one's relationship with God — reinforcing the ethical mandate.

Psalm 34:14 is the direct source of Peter's quote—the identical call to turn from evil, do good, and pursue peace.

James 3:18 states that peacemakers sow righteousness — showing the fruit of pursuing peace as in 1 Peter 3:11.

Hebrews 12:14 commands striving for peace with everyone — a direct parallel to 1 Peter 3:11's call to seek and pursue peace.

In Galatians 6:10, the call to 'do good' is specified with priority to believers — expanding the practical application of seeking peace.

Isaiah 1:17 commands 'learn to do good' and seek justice, mirroring the call to actively pursue good.

Matthew 5:9 promises blessing to peacemakers as sons of God — giving a beatitude incentive to pursue peace.

Romans 14:19 calls believers to pursue what makes for peace — nearly identical wording to the command in 1 Peter 3:11 to seek and pursue peace.

Luke 6:35 commands 'do good' to enemies — a direct parallel to Peter's general call to do good.

Romans 12:18 commands living peaceably with all — a direct parallel to actively seeking and pursuing peace in 1 Peter 3:11.

Romans 7:19 confesses 'I do not do the good I want' — the opposite of Peter's command, highlighting human failure.

Romans 7:21 describes evil being present when wanting to do good — a realistic counterpoint to Peter's exhortation.

Romans 12:9 commands hating evil and clinging to good—a strong thematic parallel to turning from evil and doing good in 1 Peter 3:11.

2 Timothy 2:22 explicitly pairs fleeing youthful passions with pursuing peace and righteousness, directly reinforcing the pursuit of peace.

1 Timothy 6:11 similarly calls to flee evil and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith—expanding the same imperative to seek peace.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 urges not repaying evil and always doing good—directly parallels Peter's call to turn from evil and do good.

In Job 1:1, Job is described as turning from evil—he exemplifies the very behavior Peter commands here.

James 4:17 warns that knowing good but not doing it is sin — underscoring the urgency of the command to do good.

Psalm 37:27 similarly commands turning from evil and doing good, with a promise of dwelling in the land.

In Isaiah 1:16-17, the prophet calls to cease evil and learn to do good—a direct parallel to Peter's exhortation.

Job 28:28 equates departing from evil with wisdom—the same turning from evil Peter commands.

In Romans 8:6, setting the mind on the Spirit yields life and peace — connecting peace as a fruit of right living, echoing the call to pursue peace.

James 3:17 describes heavenly wisdom as peaceable — linking the pursuit of peace in 1 Peter 3:11 with godly wisdom.

Hebrews 13:16 adds that doing good and sharing are sacrifices pleasing to God — motivating the pursuit of peace in 1 Peter 3:11.

Proverbs 3:7 links fearing the Lord with turning from evil—reinforcing Peter's command to turn from evil and do good.

In 1 Timothy 6:18, doing good is linked with generosity and sharing — illustrating the concrete works that accompany peace-seeking.

Proverbs 16:6 teaches that fearing the Lord keeps one from evil—echoing the turning from evil in Peter's verse.

Proverbs 16:17 describes turning away from evil as the highway of the upright—aligning with Peter's command.

Colossians 3:15 calls for the peace of Christ to rule in hearts — aligning with the active pursuit of peace in 1 Peter 3:11.

Galatians 5:22 lists peace as a fruit of the Spirit — indicating that pursuing peace in 1 Peter 3:11 is empowered by the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 13:11 calls for living in peace—directly echoes Peter's command to seek peace and pursue it.

Matthew 6:13 petitions 'deliver us from evil' — a prayer for God to do what Peter commands believers to do themselves.

Romans 14:17 identifies peace as a mark of God's kingdom — reinforcing the priority of peace that 1 Peter 3:11 urges believers to pursue.

John 17:15 records Jesus praying that believers be kept from the evil one — a divine parallel to Peter's call to turn from evil.

Psalm 119:101 says keeping feet from every evil path to obey God—parallel to turning from evil in Peter's exhortation.