1 Peter 3:9
never returning evil for evil, or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, blessing. It was to this that you were called--to obtain a blessing!
Romans 12:17
Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what all men will recognize as honorable.
Romans 12:14
Bless your persecutors--bless and never curse.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.
Matthew 25:34
Then the King will say to those on his right 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, enter upon possession of the Kingdom prepared for you ever since the beginning of the world.
Romans 12:19-21
Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the Wrath of God; for Scripture declares--'"It is for me to avenge, I will requite," says the Lord.'
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, ready to forgive one another, just as God, in Christ, forgave you.
Matthew 5:39
I, however, say to you that you must not resist wrong; but, if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also;
Matthew 5:44
I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 19:29
Every one who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or land, on account of my Name, will receive many times as much, and will 'gain Immortal Life.'
Mark 10:17
And, as Jesus was resuming his journey, a man came running up to him, and threw himself on his knees before him. "Good Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to gain Immortal Life?"
Luke 6:27-29
But to you who hear I say--Love your enemies, show kindness to those who hate you,
Luke 10:25
Just then a Student of the Law came forward to test Jesus further. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do if I am to 'gain Immortal Life'?"
Luke 18:18
And one of the Presidents asked Jesus this question--"Good Teacher, what must I do if I am to gain Immortal Life?"
Romans 8:28
But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him-those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.
Romans 8:30
And those whom God destined for this he also called; and those whom he called he also pronounced righteous; and those whom he pronounced righteous he also brought to Glory.
1 Corinthians 4:12-13
We work hard, toiling with our own hands. We meet abuse with blessings, we meet persecution with endurance,
Hebrews 6:14
His words were-- 'I will assuredly bless thee and increase thy numbers.'
1 Peter 2:20-23
What credit can you claim when, after doing wrong, you take your punishment for it patiently? But, on the other hand, if, after doing right, you take your sufferings patiently, that does win the approval of God.
1 Peter 5:10
God, from whom all help comes, and who called you, by your union with Christ, into his eternal glory, will, when you have suffered for a little while, himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.