1 Peter 2 cross-references
1 Peter 2 has 25 verses, which point to 563 other passages and are cited by 976. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
Points to (50)
- Ephesians 4:31 — Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all… 29 votes
- James 1:21 — Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted… 23 votes
- James 4:11 — Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother,… 17 votes
- 1 Peter 3:10 — For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they… 15 votes
- Colossians 3:5–8 — Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil… 13 votes
- Titus 3:3–5 — For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures,… 11 votes
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- Hebrews 12:1 — Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every… 56 votes
- Ephesians 4:22 — That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful… 32 votes
- Ephesians 4:31 — Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all… 21 votes
- James 4:11 — Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother,… 18 votes
1 Peter 2:2
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
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- Hebrews 5:12–13 — For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first… 45 votes
- Ephesians 4:15 — But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 39 votes
- 2 Peter 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and… 33 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:1–2 — And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 31 votes
- Mark 10:15 — Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter… 28 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:20 — Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 22 votes
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- Psalms 34:8 — O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 111 votes
- Matthew 18:3 — And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter… 48 votes
- 2 Peter 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and… 30 votes
- Hebrews 5:12 — For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first… 25 votes
1 Peter 2:3
If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
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- Psalms 34:8 — O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 18 votes
- Hebrews 6:5–6 — And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 8 votes
- Psalms 63:5 — My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: 7 votes
- Zechariah 9:17 — For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new… 5 votes
- Psalms 24:8 — Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. 5 votes
- Psalms 9:10 — And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek… 3 votes
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- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 62 votes
- Hebrews 6:5 — And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 7 votes
- Job 12:11 — Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? 3 votes
- 2 Samuel 19:35 — I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat… 2 votes
1 Peter 2:4
To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
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- Psalms 118:22–23 — The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. 22 votes
- Acts 4:11–12 — This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 17 votes
- 1 Peter 2:7 — Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the… 12 votes
- Isaiah 28:16 — Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious… 10 votes
- Luke 20:17–18 — And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the… 7 votes
- Mark 12:10–11 — And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: 5 votes
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- John 14:6 — Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 56 votes
- Psalms 118:22 — The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. 54 votes
- Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the… 38 votes
- John 15:5 — I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:… 27 votes
1 Peter 2:5
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
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- Ephesians 2:20–22 — And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner… 49 votes
- 1 Peter 2:9 — But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew… 39 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:9 — For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. 36 votes
- Revelation 5:10 — And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. 27 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:16 — Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 25 votes
- Isaiah 61:6 — But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the… 23 votes
Pointed to from (91)
- Romans 12:1 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,… 286 votes
- 1 Corinthians 6:19 — What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and… 79 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:16 — And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath… 71 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:16 — Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 56 votes
1 Peter 2:6
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Points to (23)
- Isaiah 28:16 — Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious… 66 votes
- Romans 9:32–33 — Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at… 26 votes
- 1 Peter 2:4 — To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 21 votes
- Ephesians 2:20 — And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner… 19 votes
- Zechariah 10:4 — Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor… 16 votes
- Romans 10:11 — For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 11 votes
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- Isaiah 45:17 — But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded… 220 votes
- Isaiah 28:16 — Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious… 84 votes
- Romans 10:11 — For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 42 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:11 — For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 24 votes
1 Peter 2:7
Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
Points to (24)
- Psalms 118:22–23 — The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. 24 votes
- Acts 4:11–12 — This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 13 votes
- Mark 12:10–11 — And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: 13 votes
- Matthew 21:42 — Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same… 11 votes
- 1 Peter 2:8 — And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient:… 6 votes
- 1 Peter 1:8 — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy… 2 votes
Pointed to from (26)
- Ephesians 2:20 — And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner… 18 votes
- Luke 2:34 — And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising… 14 votes
- Mark 12:10 — And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: 14 votes
- 1 Peter 2:4 — To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 12 votes
1 Peter 2:8
And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Points to (12)
- Isaiah 8:14 — And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of… 31 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:23 — But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 16 votes
- 1 Peter 2:7 — Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the… 11 votes
- Romans 9:32–33 — Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at… 10 votes
- Romans 9:22 — What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the… 9 votes
- Jude 1:4 — For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly… 7 votes
Pointed to from (38)
- Proverbs 19:21 — There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 24 votes
- Isaiah 8:14 — And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of… 21 votes
- John 16:1 — These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 15 votes
- 1 Peter 4:17 — For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall… 13 votes
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Points to (44)
- Exodus 19:5–6 — Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure… 206 votes
- Deuteronomy 7:6 — For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people… 194 votes
- Revelation 1:6 — And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever.… 128 votes
- Revelation 5:10 — And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. 111 votes
- Isaiah 61:6 — But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the… 102 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:9 — Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own… 92 votes
Pointed to from (176)
- Hebrews 8:10 — For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will… 122 votes
- Colossians 1:13 — Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 86 votes
- Hosea 2:23 — And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I… 57 votes
- Luke 4:18 — The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent… 54 votes
1 Peter 2:10
Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
Points to (9)
- Hosea 2:23 — And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I… 16 votes
- Hebrews 4:16 — Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in… 11 votes
- Romans 9:25–26 — As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was… 11 votes
- Hosea 1:9–10 — Then said God, Call his name Loammi: for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God. 11 votes
- Romans 11:6–7 — And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then… 9 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:13 — Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it… 6 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- Romans 12:1 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,… 106 votes
- Hebrews 4:16 — Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in… 40 votes
- Romans 4:17 — (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who… 23 votes
- Hebrews 4:9 — There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 19 votes
1 Peter 2:11
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
Points to (28)
- 1 John 2:15–17 — Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the… 39 votes
- Galatians 5:24 — And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 30 votes
- 1 Peter 4:2 — That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 21 votes
- Hebrews 11:13 — These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded… 20 votes
- Romans 8:13 — For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body,… 19 votes
- 1 Chronicles 29:15 — For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a… 16 votes
Pointed to from (43)
- 2 Timothy 2:22 — Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord… 48 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 — Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh… 45 votes
- Philippians 2:12 — Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence,… 44 votes
- Galatians 5:16 — This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 44 votes
1 Peter 2:12
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Points to (39)
- 1 Peter 3:16 — Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that… 42 votes
- Matthew 5:16 — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in… 39 votes
- Titus 2:7–8 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 36 votes
- Philippians 2:15–16 — That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and… 31 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:21 — Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 25 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 — That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. 20 votes
Pointed to from (50)
- Matthew 5:16 — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in… 180 votes
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 47 votes
- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 42 votes
- James 3:13 — Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with… 26 votes
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
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- Titus 3:1 — Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good… 26 votes
- Romans 13:1–7 — Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are… 24 votes
- 1 Timothy 2:1–2 — I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made… 18 votes
- Luke 20:25 — And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things… 14 votes
- Proverbs 24:21 — My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 13 votes
- Jeremiah 29:7 — And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD… 11 votes
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- Romans 13:1 — Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are… 66 votes
- Colossians 3:23 — And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 44 votes
- Romans 13:2 — Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive… 16 votes
- Titus 3:1 — Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good… 14 votes
1 Peter 2:14
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
Points to (1)
- Romans 13:3–4 — For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do… 15 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- 1 Corinthians 11:17 — Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the… 4 votes
- Isaiah 53:2 — For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor… 4 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:9 — Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 3 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2 — But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were… 3 votes
1 Peter 2:15
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
Points to (22)
- 1 Peter 3:17 — For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. 16 votes
- Titus 2:8 — Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil… 15 votes
- 1 Peter 2:12 — Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they… 12 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 10 votes
- Matthew 7:26 — And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man,… 10 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 — For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 8 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Galatians 6:9 — And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 148 votes
- Colossians 3:23 — And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 80 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 41 votes
- Matthew 6:10 — Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 26 votes
1 Peter 2:16
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Points to (15)
- Galatians 5:13 — For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by… 27 votes
- Romans 6:22 — But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end… 18 votes
- 1 Corinthians 7:22 — For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called,… 10 votes
- Romans 6:18 — Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. 10 votes
- James 1:25 — But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer,… 9 votes
- Galatians 5:1 — Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the… 9 votes
Pointed to from (18)
- Galatians 5:1 — Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the… 93 votes
- Galatians 5:13 — For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by… 87 votes
- John 8:32 — And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 63 votes
- Romans 6:1 — What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 47 votes
1 Peter 2:17
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Points to (24)
- Proverbs 24:21 — My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 18 votes
- Romans 12:10 — Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 17 votes
- Romans 13:7 — Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear;… 15 votes
- 1 Peter 5:5 — Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be… 10 votes
- Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than… 10 votes
- Hebrews 13:1 — Let brotherly love continue. 8 votes
Pointed to from (33)
- Malachi 1:6 — A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I… 26 votes
- Ecclesiastes 12:13 — Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole… 25 votes
- Romans 12:10 — Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 22 votes
- Romans 13:7 — Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear;… 12 votes
1 Peter 2:18
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Points to (12)
- Titus 2:9–10 — Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering… 9 votes
- Colossians 3:22–25 — Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in… 5 votes
- Ephesians 6:5–7 — Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in… 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:1–3 — Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God… 4 votes
- Proverbs 3:32 — For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. 3 votes
- James 3:17 — But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of… 2 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Ephesians 6:5 — Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in… 17 votes
- Titus 2:9 — Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering… 8 votes
- Colossians 3:22 — Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 7:21 — Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. 5 votes
1 Peter 2:19
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
Points to (15)
- Matthew 5:10–12 — Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 8 votes
- 1 Peter 3:14–17 — But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be… 7 votes
- 1 Peter 2:20 — For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do… 7 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:10 — But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I… 6 votes
- Luke 6:32 — For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. 6 votes
- Romans 13:5 — Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 5 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Romans 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 24 votes
- 1 Peter 3:14 — But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be… 22 votes
- 1 Corinthians 6:7 — Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather… 13 votes
- 1 Peter 2:20 — For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do… 9 votes
1 Peter 2:20
For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Points to (11)
- 1 Peter 2:19 — For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 9 votes
- 1 Peter 3:17 — For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. 8 votes
- Matthew 5:10–12 — Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 7 votes
- 1 Peter 4:14–16 — If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon… 6 votes
- 1 Peter 3:14 — But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be… 6 votes
- Luke 6:32 — For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. 6 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Luke 23:34 — Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast… 59 votes
- Romans 12:1 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,… 25 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:9 — Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own… 23 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:12 — Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 21 votes
1 Peter 2:21
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Points to (29)
- 1 John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 35 votes
- Matthew 16:24 — Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his… 20 votes
- John 13:15 — For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 19 votes
- Ephesians 5:2 — And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to… 18 votes
- 1 John 3:16 — Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives… 15 votes
- 1 Corinthians 11:1 — Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 11 votes
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- Philippians 2:5 — Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 70 votes
- 1 John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 58 votes
- Acts 8:32 — The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb… 55 votes
- 2 Peter 1:3 — According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the… 34 votes
1 Peter 2:22
Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
Points to (15)
- Isaiah 53:9 — And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence,… 26 votes
- Hebrews 4:15 — For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all… 14 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 — For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 13 votes
- 1 John 3:5 — And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 11 votes
- Revelation 14:5 — And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God. 7 votes
- 1 John 2:1 — My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate… 7 votes
Pointed to from (36)
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 — For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 122 votes
- 1 Peter 1:19 — But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 35 votes
- Hebrews 4:15 — For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all… 32 votes
- Isaiah 53:9 — And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence,… 20 votes
1 Peter 2:23
Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
Points to (31)
- Isaiah 53:7 — He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the… 28 votes
- 1 Peter 4:19 — Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well… 21 votes
- Hebrews 12:3 — For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in… 15 votes
- Psalms 37:5 — Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 11 votes
- Acts 4:29 — And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak… 7 votes
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 6 votes
Pointed to from (33)
- Proverbs 20:22 — Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 80 votes
- Hebrews 12:2 — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the… 67 votes
- Matthew 5:44 — But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for… 42 votes
- Luke 23:46 — And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having… 38 votes
1 Peter 2:24
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
Points to (43)
- Isaiah 53:4–6 — Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and… 155 votes
- Matthew 8:17 — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and… 94 votes
- Romans 6:11 — Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our… 54 votes
- Revelation 22:2 — In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare… 49 votes
- 1 John 2:29 — If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. 40 votes
- James 5:16 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent… 30 votes
Pointed to from (87)
- Isaiah 53:5 — But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace… 248 votes
- Matthew 8:17 — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and… 95 votes
- Isaiah 53:4 — Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and… 84 votes
- Galatians 3:13 — Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is… 78 votes
1 Peter 2:25
For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
Points to (20)
- Isaiah 53:6 — All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him… 123 votes
- Ezekiel 34:6 — My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, my flock was scattered upon all… 73 votes
- Luke 15:4–6 — What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the… 66 votes
- Acts 20:28 — Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you… 59 votes
- John 10:11–16 — I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 56 votes
- Isaiah 40:11 — He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom,… 50 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- Psalms 23:1 — [A Psalm of David.] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 151 votes
- Isaiah 53:6 — All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him… 56 votes
- John 10:16 — And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and… 22 votes
- Luke 15:4 — What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the… 17 votes