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Two olive branches meet above a stone gap and a still reflecting pool.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

1 Peter 3:8-12

Seek Peace and Bless

Gentleness, Hope and a Good Conscience · 1 Peter 3

Story guide: Visual essay interpretation. Compassion, truthful speech and blessing replace retaliation as believers pursue peace.

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8Finally, all of you, be like-minded, sympathetic, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, humble-minded,

9not repaying evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary blessing, because you were called to this, so that you might inherit a blessing.

10For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

11But let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.

12For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

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