Morning Scripture
1 Peter 3:8-12
Prayer before reading: O God you have created all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant us so to hear them, read them, mark them, learn and inwardly digest them that we may embrace and take hold of the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in Jesus.
Amen
First reading
8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and He will bless you for it. 10 For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy lifeand see many happy days,keep your tongue from speaking eviland your lips from telling lies.11 Turn away from evil and do good.Search for peace, and work to maintain it.12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,and His ears are open to their prayers.But the Lord turns His faceagainst those who do evil.”
1 Peter 3:8-12 | NLT
(What words or phrases spoke to you in this reading?
Second Reading
8 Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble. 9 Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say, 10 “Do you really love life?Do you want to be happy?Then stop saying cruel thingsand quit telling lies.11 Give up your evil waysand do right,as you find and followthe road to peace.12 The Lord watches overeveryone who obeys him,and he listensto their prayers.But he opposes everyonewho does evil.”
1 Peter 3:8-12 | CEV
From this reading,: how does this passage touch your life today?
Reading 3
8 Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. 9 That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp–tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing. 10 Whoever wants to embrace lifeand see the day fill up with good,Here’s what you do:Say nothing evil or hurtful;11 Snub evil and cultivate good;run after peace for all you’re worth.12 God looks on all this with approval,listening and responding well to what he’s asked;But he turns his backon those who do evil things.
1 Peter 3:8-12 | MSG
“Today From this reading, answer two questions:
From what I heard, what do I believe God wants me to do or be?
Is God inviting me to change in any way?
Now pray to God based upon the answers given in each scripture reading, asking him to help you understand how these scriptures might inform your life today.
End with the Lord’s prayer.
1 Peter 3:8-12
Prayer before reading: O God you have created all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant us so to hear them, read them, mark them, learn and inwardly digest them that we may embrace and take hold of the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in Jesus.
Amen
First reading
8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and He will bless you for it. 10 For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy lifeand see many happy days,keep your tongue from speaking eviland your lips from telling lies.11 Turn away from evil and do good.Search for peace, and work to maintain it.12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,and His ears are open to their prayers.But the Lord turns His faceagainst those who do evil.”
1 Peter 3:8-12 | NLT
(What words or phrases spoke to you in this reading?
Second Reading
8 Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble. 9 Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say, 10 “Do you really love life?Do you want to be happy?Then stop saying cruel thingsand quit telling lies.11 Give up your evil waysand do right,as you find and followthe road to peace.12 The Lord watches overeveryone who obeys him,and he listensto their prayers.But he opposes everyonewho does evil.”
1 Peter 3:8-12 | CEV
From this reading,: how does this passage touch your life today?
Reading 3
8 Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. 9 That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp–tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing. 10 Whoever wants to embrace lifeand see the day fill up with good,Here’s what you do:Say nothing evil or hurtful;11 Snub evil and cultivate good;run after peace for all you’re worth.12 God looks on all this with approval,listening and responding well to what he’s asked;But he turns his backon those who do evil things.
1 Peter 3:8-12 | MSG
“Today From this reading, answer two questions:
From what I heard, what do I believe God wants me to do or be?
Is God inviting me to change in any way?
Now pray to God based upon the answers given in each scripture reading, asking him to help you understand how these scriptures might inform your life today.
End with the Lord’s prayer.