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1 Peter 3:11

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

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ASV

And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

KJV

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

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12 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἐκκλινάτωekklinatōhe should turn awayG1578 →
δὲdealsoG1161 →
ἀπὸapofromG575 →
κακοῦkakouevilG2556 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ποιησάτωpoiēsatōhe should doG4160 →
ἀγαθόν,agathongood,G18 →
ζητησάτωzētēsatōhe should seekG2212 →
εἰρήνηνeirēnēnpeaceG1515 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
διωξάτωdiōxatōhe should pursueG1377 →
αὐτήν.autēnit.G846 →

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2 Timothy 2:22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.Isaiah 1:16Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.Colossians 3:15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.Philippians 2:14Do everything without complaining or arguing,1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.James 4:17Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.James 3:17–18But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.Romans 8:6The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,1 Timothy 6:18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

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