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, if when you do wrong and are beaten for it you patiently endure? But if when you do right and suffer for it you patiently endure, you have favor with God.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. But if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other 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 and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.
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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.