1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Cross-reference
In 1 Peter 5:10, the God who called you to eternal glory after suffering echoes the promise of inheriting a blessing here.
In 1 Peter 2:21, the same 'called to this' phrase links to Christ's example of suffering patiently, reinforcing the call to bless.
1 Peter 2:20-23 gives Christ's example of non-retaliation under insult, directly supporting the call here to bless instead of repaying evil.
1 Peter 1:4 describes the imperishable inheritance kept in heaven, directly explaining the 'blessing' we are called to inherit.
Proverbs 20:22 directly commands not to repay wrongs but to wait for the LORD's vengeance, matching the instruction here to not repay evil with evil.
In Matthew 5:39, Jesus teaches non-retaliation—turning the other cheek—echoing the same call to not repay evil with evil.
In Matthew 5:44, loving enemies and praying for persecutors mirrors the command here to bless instead of retaliate.
In Luke 6:27-29, blessing those who curse and turning the other cheek reinforce the same non‑retaliation and blessing ethic.
In 1 Thessalonians 5:15, not repaying wrong for wrong and pursuing good for all echoes the same refusal to retaliate.
In Romans 12:14, blessing persecutors and not cursing them directly parallels the call to repay insult with blessing.
In Romans 12:17, not repaying evil for evil echoes the same principle of refusing retaliation.
In Romans 12:19-21, leaving revenge to God and overcoming evil with good expands on the blessing‑instead‑of‑retaliation theme here.
In 1 Corinthians 4:13, answering slander with kindness parallels the call to respond to insults with blessing.
In 1 Corinthians 4:12, blessing when cursed directly mirrors the specific command to repay insult with blessing.
In Romans 12:21, 'overcome evil with good' directly echoes the command to repay evil with blessing here.
In 1 Corinthians 6:7, Paul asks why not rather be wronged, matching the call to not repay evil but accept suffering.
In Genesis 50:21, Joseph repays his brothers' evil with provision and kind words — a clear model of blessing instead of retaliation.
John 13:34 commands loving others as Jesus loved — the heart behind Peter's instruction to bless rather than retaliate.
Luke 23:34 has Jesus forgiving his executioners — the ultimate example of blessing instead of repaying evil.
Luke 6:28 commands blessing those who curse you — a direct parallel to Peter's call to repay insult with blessing.
In Job 31:30, Job avoids cursing his enemies — directly parallels Peter's call not to repay insult with insult.
James 3:10 condemns blessing and cursing from the same mouth, reinforcing the command here to repay evil with blessing.
In Ephesians 1:18, Paul prays for knowledge of the inheritance, echoing the inheritance promise in the main verse.
In Ephesians 4:32, kindness and forgiveness reflect a similar posture of grace, though focused on intra‑church relations rather than enemies.
Acts 3:26 speaks of God sending Jesus to bless and turn people from wickedness, echoing the call to inherit a blessing.
In Romans 12:10, Paul urges honoring others above oneself, complementing the call to repay evil with blessing.
In Ephesians 4:1, Paul urges living worthy of the calling, which parallels the call to bless others here.
In 1 Timothy 6:12, the call to 'take hold of eternal life' parallels the calling to inherit a blessing here, both emphasizing Christian hope.