1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
Cross-references
Proverbs 16:7 directly promises that pleasing God makes enemies at peace—reinforcing the idea that doing good brings safety in 1 Peter.
Romans 13:3 states rulers are not a terror to good conduct—mirroring the question 'who will harm you if you do good?' in 1 Peter.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 directly parallels the command to always strive to do good, reinforcing Peter's exhortation.
3 John 1:11 explicitly contrasts doing good vs evil, stating the doer of good is from God — a strong parallel.
Daniel 3:25 depicts the three men unharmed in the fire, a powerful OT example of divine protection for the faithful.
Matthew 5:10 promises blessing for the persecuted — a deeper truth behind Peter's assurance that doing good brings no harm.
Genesis 39:21 shows God's favor on Joseph despite suffering, illustrating that doing good brings divine presence even amid harm.
Psalm 38:20 laments being repaid evil for good—a counterexample to the assurance in 1 Peter that doing good prevents harm, highlighting suffering for righteousness.
Proverbs 15:9 adds that the Lord loves those who pursue righteousness, reinforcing the safety of doing good.
Romans 8:28 assures that God works all things for good for those who love him—supporting the confidence that no harm ultimately prevails for the good-doer.
Ephesians 5:1 calls believers to imitate God, providing the ultimate basis for being eager to do good.