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 it to bear it patiently, if you do wrong and are beaten for it? But if you do right and patiently suffer for it, it is pleasing in the sight of God.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist the one who injures you, but if anyone slaps you on one cheek, turn him the other, too;
Luke 6:27
But I say to you who listen now to me, practice loving your enemies, practice doing good to those who hate you,
Romans 12:14
Keep on blessing your persecutors; keep on blessing and stop cursing them.
1 Corinthians 4:12
We have worked hard with our own hands for a living. When abused by people, we bless them. When persecuted, we patiently bear it.
Ephesians 4:32
You must practice being kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has graciously forgiven you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Take care that none of you ever pays back evil for evil, but always keep looking for ways to show kindness to one another and everybody.
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Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, practice loving your enemies and praying for your persecutors,
Romans 12:14
Keep on blessing your persecutors; keep on blessing and stop cursing them.