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
For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
Proverbs 17:13
If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps 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 them.
1 Corinthians 4:12
and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
General references
1 Samuel 17:29
And David said, "What have I done now? Was it not but a word?"
Proverbs 17:13
If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.
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 them.