1 Peter 3:8

Suffering for Righteousness' Sake

8 Finally, all of you, 1have unity of mind, sympathy, 2brotherly love, 3a tender heart, and 4a humble mind.

1 Peter 3:8 In-Context

6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening.
7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
10 For "Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit;

Cross References 4

  • 1. See Romans 12:16
  • 2. See Hebrews 13:1
  • 3. Ephesians 4:32
  • 4. See Ephesians 4:2
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