11 They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.
11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
11 let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.
11 Snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you're worth.
11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.
11 Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Peter 3:11
Commentary on 1 Peter 3:8-13
(Read 1 Peter 3:8-13)
Though Christians cannot always be exactly of the same mind, yet they should have compassion one of another, and love as brethren. If any man desires to live comfortably on earth, or to possess eternal life in heaven, he must bridle his tongue from wicked, abusive, or deceitful words. He must forsake and keep far from evil actions, do all the good he can, and seek peace with all men. For God, all-wise and every where present, watches over the righteous, and takes care of them. None could or should harm those who copied the example of Christ, who is perfect goodness, and did good to others as his followers.