1 Peter
“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”
1 Peter 3:9
1 Peter 3:9 (KJV) speaks to loving enemies, forgiveness of others, and conflict — words set in 1 Peter, a letter of hope to suffering Christians. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”
Luke 6:27“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”
Proverbs 25:21“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
Proverbs 24:17“But 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;”
Matthew 5:44“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”
Luke 6:35“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Common questions
What does 1 Peter 3:9 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Peter 3:9 reads: "Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing." The verse speaks to loving enemies, forgiveness of others, 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 3:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing." is 1 Peter 3:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Peter chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Peter 3:9?
Verses that sit beside 1 Peter 3:9 include Luke 6:27, Proverbs 25:21, and Proverbs 24:17. Reading them alongside 1 Peter 3:9 deepens the theme of loving enemies.
How can I pray with 1 Peter 3:9?
Read 1 Peter 3:9 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.