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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1 Peter 2:17

General references

Exodus 23:4

Proverbs 17:13

Romans 12:14

Bible References

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"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.

"'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.

As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness;' but my hand shall not be on you.

if I have rewarded evil to him who was at peace with me (yes, if I have delivered him who without cause was my adversary),

Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:

But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

Therefore it is already altogether a defect in you, that you have lawsuits one with another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?

who did not sin, "neither was deceit found in his mouth."

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

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to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.

You shall follow that which is altogether just, that you may live, and inherit the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

They who also render evil for good are adversaries to me, because I follow what is good.

So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

Beloved, don't imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn't seen God.

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Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

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

General references

"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.

Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse.