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1 Peter 3:11

New Testament Epistle (General) ASV (1901)

What does 1 Peter 3:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.
1 Peter 3:11 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Peter 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8Finally, [be] ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:
9not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
10For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:
11And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.
12For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.
13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?
14But even if ye should suffer for righteousness` sake, blessed [are ye:] and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let him eschew evil, etc.] Avoid all kinds of evil, hate it, abstain from the appearance of it, and have no fellowship with it; and particularly should avoid rendering evil for evil, or taking revenge on persons for doing him ill: and do good; everything that is good, all good works, according to the will of God, in the exercise of faith, from a principle of love, and with a view to the glory of God; and without trusting to them, and depending upon them for life and salvation; and particularly do good for evil; do good to all men, acts of kindness and beneficence, even to enemies, and especially to them that are of the household of faith. The Jewish interpreters f72 on the psalm from whence…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“In oldest manuscripts, Greek, "Moreover (besides his words, in acts), let him." eschew--"turn from." ensue--pursue as a thing hard to attain, and that flees from one in this troublesome world.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let him eschew evil - Let him avoid all evil. Compare Job 1:1. And do good - In any and every way; by endeavoring to promote the happiness of all. Compare the notes at Galatians 6:10. Let him seek peace, and ensue it - Follow it; that is, practice it. See the Matthew 5:9 note; Romans 12:18 note. The meaning is, that a peaceful spirit will contribute to length of days: A peaceful spirit - a calm, serene, and equal temper of mind - is favorable to health, avoiding those corroding and distracting passions which do so much to wear out the physical energies of the frame; and, (2)Such a spirit will preserve us from those contentions and strifes to which so many owe their death. Let anyone reflect…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let him seek - To live peaceably with all men. And pursue it - Even when it seems to flee from him. 1 Peter 3:12”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“eschew: Job 1:1, Job 2:3, Job 28:28; Psa 34:14, Psa 37:27; Pro 3:7, Pro 16:6, Pro 16:17; Isa 1:16, Isa 1:17; Mat 6:13; Joh 17:15 do: Psa 125:4; Mat 5:45; Mar 14:7; Luk 6:9, Luk 6:35; Rom 7:19, Rom 7:21; Gal 6:10; Ti1 6:18; Heb 13:16; Jam 4:17; Jo3 1:11 seek: Psa 120:6, Psa 120:7; Mat 5:9; Luk 1:79; Rom 5:1, Rom 8:6, Rom 12:18, Rom 14:17, Rom 14:19; Gal 5:22; Col 3:15; Heb 12:14; Jam 3:17, Jam 3:18 1 Peter 3:12”
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