Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
Eschew
Do
Seek
General references
Bible References
Eschew
Matthew 6:13
and bring us not into trial, but deliver us from evil.
John 17:15
I ask not that thou wouldst take them out of the world, but that thou wouldst keep them from evil.
Do
Matthew 5:45
that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and rains on the just and unjust.
Mark 14:7
The poor you have always with you, and you can do them good when you will; but me you have not always.
Luke 6:9
And Jesus said to them, I will ask you whether it is lawful on the sabbath to do good or to do evil? to save a life or to destroy?
Romans 7:19
for the good which I wish I do not, but the evil which I wish not this I do.
Galatians 6:10
As we have opportunity, therefore, let us do good to all, but especially to the members of the family of the faith.
1 Timothy 6:18
to perform good works, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, benevolent,
Hebrews 13:16
And forget not beneficence and liberality; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
James 4:17
He therefore that knows how to do good and does it not, to him it is sin.
3 John 1:11
Beloved, do not imitate evil but good. He that does good is of God; he that does evil has not seen God.
Seek
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called children of God.
Luke 1:79
to illuminate those sitting in darkness and the shade of death, to direct our feet in the way of peace.
Romans 5:1
Having been justified therefore by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 8:6
for the minding of the flesh is death, but the minding of the Spirit is life and peace.
Romans 12:18
if possible, as much as may be in your power, live peaceably with all men,
Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit;
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for which you have been called in one body; and be thankful.
Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all men and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord,
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be persuaded, full of mercy and of good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.
General references
Romans 12:18
if possible, as much as may be in your power, live peaceably with all men,