1 Peter
“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”
1 Peter 3:11
1 Peter 3:11 (KJV) speaks to peacemaking, reconciliation, and conflict — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
Romans 12:18“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
Matthew 5:9“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
Psalms 34:14“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Psalms 133:1
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 3:11 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 3:11 reads: "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it." The verse speaks to peacemaking, reconciliation, and conflict. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Peter 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Peter 3:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it." is 1 Peter 3:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 3:11?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 3:11 include Romans 12:18, Matthew 5:9, and Psalms 34:14. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 3:11 deepens the theme of peacemaking.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 3:11?
Read 1 Peter 3:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.