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1 Peter 3:8-9 (NLT)

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8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 9 Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 8) Unity - Live in harmony with one another
(v. 8) Humility - Be compassionate and humble
(v. 8) Compassion / Concern - Be compassionate and humble
(v. 9) Anger / Fits of Rage / Bitterness - Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 8) Power of Spiritual Thinking - Forgiveness, part 2 (2008-05-02)
(v. 8) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 8) One Another (part IV) (2011-03-18)
(v. 9) Power of Spiritual Thinking - Forgiveness, part 2 (2008-05-02)
(v. 9) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)