ACC ~ 1 Peter 3 v9

DO GOOD IN RETURN FOR EVIL. HILARY OF ARLES: Of course you should not return evil for good or cursing for blessing either, though some people do. A Christian is called to the exact opposite behavior! INTRODUCTORY COMMENTARY ON 1 PETER.

BEAR INSULTS. ANDREAS: What is humility? It is to bear the insults of others, to accept sins against oneself, to bear punishments. Indeed this is not just humility, but prudence as well. CATENA.

BLESS THOSE WHO DO YOU HARM. BEDE: Peter forbids us to return evil for evil and even commands us to bless those who harm us, but he also reminds us by quoting Psalm 34:12-16 that God keeps an eye on both the good and the bad and will reward us in eternity for the kindness which we show when we choose to do good to those who persecute us. Furthermore, he will also punish our persecutors if they do not repent, but if they do repent we shall also receive a crown of thanksgiving, because we have prayed to the Lord for their salvation. ON 1 PETER.

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