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1 Peter 3:8–9

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Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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From verse 8

  1. Romans 12:10Rank 1 from verse 8
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    10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

  2. Ephesians 4:31–2Rank 2 from verse 8
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  3. 1 Peter 1:22Rank 3 from verse 8
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    22Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

  4. Philippians 4:8–9Rank 4 from verse 8
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    8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

    9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

  5. James 3:17Rank 5 from verse 8
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    17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

  6. Ephesians 4:2Rank 6 from verse 8
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    2With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

  7. Zechariah 7:9Rank 7 from verse 8
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    9Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:

  8. Colossians 3:12Rank 8 from verse 8
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    12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

  9. 1 Corinthians 12:26Rank 9 from verse 8
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    26And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.

  10. 1 John 3:18–19Rank 10 from verse 8
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    18My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

    19And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

  11. Matthew 18:33Rank 11 from verse 8
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    33Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

  12. Romans 12:15–16Rank 12 from verse 8
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    15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

    16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

  13. 1 Corinthians 1:10Rank 13 from verse 8
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    10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

  14. 1 John 3:14Rank 14 from verse 8
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    14We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.

  15. Hebrews 13:1Rank 15 from verse 8
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    1LET brotherly love continue.

  16. 1 Peter 5:5Rank 16 from verse 8
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    5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

  17. 2 Peter 1:7Rank 17 from verse 8
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    7And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

  18. Acts 4:32Rank 18 from verse 8
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    32And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

  19. 1 Peter 2:17Rank 19 from verse 8
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    17Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

  20. Psalms 103:13Rank 20 from verse 8
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    13Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

  21. James 2:13Rank 21 from verse 8
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    13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

  22. James 5:11Rank 22 from verse 8
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    11Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

  23. Philippians 3:16Rank 23 from verse 8
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    16Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

  24. Romans 15:5Rank 24 from verse 8
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    5Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

  25. Acts 2:1Rank 25 from verse 8
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    1AND when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

  26. Acts 27:3Rank 26 from verse 8
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    3And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.

  27. Acts 28:7Rank 27 from verse 8
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    7In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

  28. Proverbs 28:8Rank 28 from verse 8
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    8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

  29. Luke 10:33Rank 29 from verse 8
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    33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

From verse 9

  1. Romans 12:17Rank 1 from verse 9
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    17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

  2. Proverbs 20:22Rank 2 from verse 9
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    22Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.

  3. Romans 12:14Rank 3 from verse 9
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    14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

  4. Romans 12:19–21Rank 4 from verse 9
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    19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

    20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

    21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:15Rank 5 from verse 9
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    15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

  6. Luke 6:27–29Rank 6 from verse 9
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    27¶ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

    28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

    29And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

  7. Matthew 5:44Rank 7 from verse 9
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    44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

  8. Proverbs 17:13Rank 8 from verse 9
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    13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

  9. Ephesians 4:32Rank 9 from verse 9
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    32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

  10. Matthew 5:39Rank 10 from verse 9
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    39But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

  11. 1 Peter 2:20–23Rank 11 from verse 9
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    20For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

    21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

    22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

    23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

  12. 1 Corinthians 4:12–13Rank 12 from verse 9
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    12And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

    13Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.

  13. 1 Peter 5:10Rank 13 from verse 9
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    10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

  14. Romans 8:28Rank 14 from verse 9
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    28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

  15. Matthew 25:34Rank 15 from verse 9
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    34Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

  16. Hebrews 6:14Rank 16 from verse 9
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    14Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.

  17. Luke 10:25Rank 17 from verse 9
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    25¶ And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

  18. Luke 18:18Rank 18 from verse 9
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    18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

  19. Mark 10:17Rank 19 from verse 9
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    17¶ And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

  20. Matthew 19:29Rank 20 from verse 9
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    29And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

  21. Romans 8:30Rank 21 from verse 9
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    30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

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1 Peter 3:8

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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COMBINED MEANING

mind

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Sense 1: The inward faculty and activity of understanding, thought, memory, attention, judgment, intention, purpose, desire, disposition, resolve, or consent; what one thinks, wills, regards, or sets attention upon. Sense 2: To mind is to attend to, regard, remember, purpose, or be disposed toward something.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

another

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1. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

pitiful

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Compassionate or full of pity.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

1 Peter 3:9

COMBINED MEANING

evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

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COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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railing

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of rail, meaning to abuse, insult, revile, scorn, or speak bitterly and accusingly against someone.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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blessing

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Sense 1: The act or words of pronouncing good; divine favor. Sense 2: A benefit bestowed by God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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knowing

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Sense 1: Perceiving, understanding, recognizing, or being acquainted with. Sense 2: Having knowledge or skill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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3:8Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

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3:9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

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3:10For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

3:11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

3:12For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

3:13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

3:14But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

3:16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

3:17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

3:18For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

3:19By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

3:20Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

3:21The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

3:22Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

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