1 Thessalonians 5:15

Final Exhortations And Benediction

¹⁴ We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all. ¹⁵ See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all. ¹⁶ Rejoice always.

Do Good

Show Kindness

What is Good

For All People

Make Sure

That Which Is Good

No

1 Peter 3:9

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.

Galatians 6:10

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.

Genesis 45:24

So he sent his brothers away, and they departed. He said to them, "See that you don't quarrel on the way."

Exodus 23:4-5

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

Leviticus 19:18

"'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.

Deuteronomy 16:20

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

1 Samuel 24:13

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

Psalm 7:4

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),

Psalm 38:20

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

Proverbs 17:13

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

Proverbs 20:22

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

Proverbs 24:17

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

Proverbs 24:29

Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

Proverbs 25:21

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

Matthew 5:39

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.

Matthew 5:44-45

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Luke 6:35

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.

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

Romans 12:17-21

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

Romans 14:19

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

1 Corinthians 6:7

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?

1 Corinthians 14:1

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

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

Ephesians 5:15

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

Ephesians 5:33

Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

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

1 Timothy 6:11

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

2 Timothy 2:24

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

Titus 3:2

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

Hebrews 12:14

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

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently:

1 Peter 2:17

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

1 Peter 2:22-23

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

1 Peter 3:11-13

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

3 John 1:11

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.

Revelation 19:10

I fell down before his feet to worship him. He said to me, "Look! Don't do it! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God, for the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy."

Revelation 22:9

He said to me, "See you don't do it! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers, the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God."