1 Thessalonians 5:15

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Summary

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

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Ever

And

1 Peter 2:17

General references

Exodus 23:4

Proverbs 17:13

Romans 12:14

Bible References

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If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.

If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?

Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

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That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

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Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

General references

If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.