1 Peter 3:8-9

Suffering for Righteousness' Sake

⁸ Finally, all of you, _u have unity of mind, sympathy, _v brotherly love, _w a tender heart, and _x a humble mind. ⁹ _y Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, _z bless, for _a to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.

1. Cross References
   Romans 12:16
   Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
   
2. Cross References
   Hebrews 13:1
   Let brotherly love continue.
   
3. Cross References
   Ephesians 4:32
   Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
   
4. Cross References
   Ephesians 4:2
   With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.
   
5. Cross References
   1 Peter 2:23
   When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
   Romans 12:17
   Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
   
6. Cross References
   Luke 6:28
   Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
   Romans 12:14
   Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
   1 Corinthians 4:12
   And we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure.
   
7. Cross References
   1 Peter 2:21
   For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.