1 Peter 3:8-12

1 Peter 3:8-12

[8] Finally,  be ye all  of one mind,  having compassion one of another,  love as brethren,  be pitiful,  [9] Not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing:  but  contrariwise  blessing;  that  thereunto  called,  that  ye should inherit  a blessing.  [10] For  he that will  love  life,  and  good  days,  let him refrain  tongue  from  evil,  and  lips  that they speak  no  guile:  [11] Let him eschew  evil,  and  do  good;  let him seek  peace,  and  ensue  it.  [12] For  the eyes  of the Lord  are over  the righteous,  and  his  ears  are open unto  their  prayers:  but  the face  of the Lord  is against  them that do  evil. 

What does 1 Peter 3:8-12 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Peter concluded this section of instructions concerning respect for others with a discussion of the importance of loving our enemies.