Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Rendering
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Bible References
Rendering
1 Peter 2:20
For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.
Proverbs 17:13 He who returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.
Matthew 5:39 But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Luke 6:27 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
1 Corinthians 4:12
and we toil, working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.
General references
1 Samuel 17:29
But David said, “What have I done now? Was it not just a question?”
Proverbs 17:13 He who returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Or you will also be like him.
Or you will also be like him.
Matthew 5:44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.