1 Peter 3:11 net — And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

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"And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it."

— 1 Peter 3:11, NET Bible

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1 Peter 3 — Context

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Suffering for Doing Good Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

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Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

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For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.

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And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

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For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord’s face is against those who do evil.

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For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good?

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But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

1 Peter 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 3:11 say?
1 Peter 3:11 in the NET Bible reads: “And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.”
Where is 1 Peter 3:11 in the Bible?
1 Peter 3:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 3:11.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 3:11 in?
1 Peter 3:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 3:11?
1 Peter 3:11 reads (NET): “And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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