1 Peter 3:7-15
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7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
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8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
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9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
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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.
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13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
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14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
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15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: