The term "ensue" is often used in biblical contexts to describe the pursuit or following after something, typically with a sense of earnestness or diligence. In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of ensue is closely related to the pursuit of peace and righteousness, reflecting a proactive and intentional effort to align one's life with God's will.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Pursuit of Peace and Righteousness: The idea of ensue is prominently featured in the context of seeking peace and righteousness. In 1 Peter 3:11 , it is written, "He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it." Here, the term "pursue" is akin to ensue, indicating a deliberate and continuous effort to achieve peace, which is a reflection of a godly life.

2. Moral and Ethical Conduct: Ensue is also related to the moral and ethical conduct expected of believers. The pursuit of virtues such as peace, love, and righteousness is a recurring theme in the New Testament, emphasizing the active role Christians must take in their spiritual journey. This pursuit is not passive but requires intentional action and commitment.

3. Old Testament Foundations: While the specific term "ensue" may not appear frequently in the Old Testament, the concept is deeply rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures. The pursuit of God's commandments and the call to live a life pleasing to Him are foundational to the covenant relationship between God and His people. For example, Deuteronomy 6:5 commands, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength," which implies an active and ongoing pursuit of God's will.

4. New Testament Application: In the New Testament, the call to ensue peace and righteousness is expanded to include the community of believers. Romans 14:19 states, "So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification." This highlights the communal aspect of ensue, where believers are encouraged to work together towards harmony and spiritual growth.

5. Spiritual Warfare: The concept of ensue can also be applied to the spiritual warfare that believers face. Ephesians 6:11 urges Christians to "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." This involves a proactive stance in resisting evil and pursuing righteousness, embodying the essence of ensue in the spiritual realm.

Theological Implications

Theologically, the concept of ensue underscores the active role of human agency in the process of sanctification. While salvation is a gift from God, the pursuit of holiness and righteousness requires the believer's active participation. This aligns with the biblical teaching that faith without works is dead (James 2:26), emphasizing that true faith manifests in the pursuit of godly living.

Practical Application

For contemporary believers, the call to ensue peace and righteousness is a reminder of the daily commitment required in the Christian walk. It challenges individuals to actively seek ways to embody Christ's teachings in their interactions with others and in their personal spiritual disciplines. This pursuit is not merely an individual endeavor but involves the collective effort of the church community to reflect God's kingdom on earth.1. (v. t.) To follow; to pursue; to follow and overtake.

2. (v. i.) To follow or come afterward; to follow as a consequence or in chronological succession; to result; as, an ensuing conclusion or effect; the year ensuing was a cold one.

ENSUE

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Synonymous with "to pursue," "ensue" is found in 1 Peter 3:11 the King James Version as a translation of dioko, "to follow after," "to pursue."

Also in APC Judith 9:5, "such as ensued after" (ta metepeita, "the things that follow").

1377. dioko -- to put to flight, pursue, by impl. to persecute
... pursuing (2), run after (1), seek after (1). ensue, follow after, persecute,
suffer persecution. A prolonged (and causative) form of a ...
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Parables of the Mustard-Seed, and of the Leaven Transition to the ...
... Chapter XXX."Parables of the Mustard-Seed, and of the Leaven Transition to the Solemn
Exclusion Which Will Ensue When the Master of the House Has Shut the ...
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Whether the Brave are More Eager at First than in the Midst of ...
... If, therefore, so much difficulty be added to the danger that it overcomes
hope, the movement of daring does not ensue, but fails. ...
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Whether Daring Ensues from Hope?
... hope? Objection 1: It would seem that daring does not ensue from hope. Because ...
order. Therefore daring does not ensue from hope. Objection ...
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Whether the New Law Ought to Prescribe or Prohibit any External ...
... means of certain external sensible objects; and that from this inward grace, whereby
the flesh is subjected to the Spirit, certain external works should ensue. ...
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Christ and the Sadduccees
... If there be a Resurrection, Moses must answer for all the confusion that will ensue,
for Moses gave the commandment, by virtue of which a woman married seven ...
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Whether Anger is More Natural than Desire?
... of the individual, in respect of his particular temperament, thus anger is more
natural than desire; for the reason that anger is prone to ensue from the ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether anger is more natural.htm

Whether the Rites of Unbelievers Ought to be Tolerated?
... He allows certain evils to take place in the universe, which He might prevent, lest,
without them, greater goods might be forfeited, or greater evils ensue. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the rites of unbelievers.htm

Whether Blindness and Hardness of Heart are Directed to the ...
... blinded. Objection 4: On the other hand, according to Rom.3:8, evil should
not be done, that good may ensue. Now blindness is an evil. ...
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Whether the Consequences of the External Action Increase Its ...
... Objection 4: Further, if a man do something which may cause death, by striking,
or by sentencing, and if death does not ensue, he does not contract irregularity ...
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Whether the Definition of Satisfaction Given in the Text is ...
... Now preservation from bodily sickness is assured by removing the causes from which
the sickness may ensue, for if they be taken away the sickness cannot follow ...
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Ensue (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ENSUE. ...Ensue (1 Occurrence). 1 Peter 3:11 Let him
eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. (KJV). ...
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Ensnared (10 Occurrences)

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Ulai (2 Occurrences)
... The stream's greatest volume follows the melting of the snows in the mountains,
and floods ensue if this coincides with the advent of heavy rain. ...
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Gamaliel (7 Occurrences)
... In his speech he pointed out to his fellow-councilors the dire consequences
that might ensue upon any precipitous action on their part. ...
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Temple (614 Occurrences)
... enclosure around the sanctuary. Whoever is caught will be responsible to
himself for his death, which will ensue.". There can be ...
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Ensuing (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ensue. Multi-Version Concordance
Ensuing (1 Occurrence). Acts 13:42 And as they went ...
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Eschew (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Eschew (1 Occurrence). 1 Peter 3:11 Let him eschew
evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. (KJV). ...
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Government (20 Occurrences)
... Such readjustment did not, of course, at once ensue, but came piecemeal
in answer to the gradually realized wants of the community. ...
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Discomfiture (6 Occurrences)
... watchful eye of the writer, and he knew full well that if suffered to continue and
grow, as assuredly it would, utter ruin for the cause he loved would ensue. ...
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