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 glory would there be, if committing faults, and being buffeted, ye suffered patiently? but if, when ye behave well, yet suffer, ye bear it patiently, this is graciously accepted of God.
Matthew 5:39
but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Luke 6:27
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you;
Romans 12:14
Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not.
1 Corinthians 4:12
and work hard, labouring with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
Ephesians 4:32
but be ye kind one to another, full of sensibility, forgiving mutually, even as God in Christ hath forgiven you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men.
General references
Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;
Romans 12:14
Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not.