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
General references
Bible References
Rendering
1 Peter 2:20
After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patiently bear [undeserved] suffering, this finds favor with God.
Proverbs 17:13
Whoever returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Whoever returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.
Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.
Matthew 5:39 But I say to you, do not resist an evil person [who insults you or violates your rights]; but whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other toward him also [simply ignore insignificant insults or trivial losses and do not bother to retaliate—maintain your dignity, your self-respect, your poise].
Luke 6:27 “But I say to you who hear [Me and pay attention to My words]: Love your enemies, [make it a practice to] do good to those who hate you,
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].
1 Corinthians 4:12
We work [for our living], working hard with our own hands. When we are reviled and verbally abused, we bless. When we are persecuted, we take it patiently and endure.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek 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 [harmless] question?”
Proverbs 17:13
Whoever returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Whoever returns evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly,
Otherwise you, even you, will be like him.
Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly,
Otherwise you, even you, will be like him.
Matthew 5:44 But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].