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 you endure [when you] do good and suffer [for it], this [finds] favor with God.
Proverbs 17:13
[For] he who returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say "I will repay evil"; wait for Yahweh and he will deliver you.
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Luke 6:27
"But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute, bless and do not curse [them].
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
Become kind toward one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as also God in Christ has forgiven you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See to it that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue good toward one another and toward all [people].
General references
1 Samuel 17:29
David replied, "What have I done now? {I merely asked a question}!
Proverbs 17:13
[For] he who returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him--even you.
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, bless and do not curse [them].