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 glory is it if you patiently endure while sinning and being buffeted? But if you suffer while doing good, and patiently endure, this is a grace from God.
Proverbs 17:13
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, I will repay evil; wait on Jehovah, and He will save you.
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, Do not resist evil. But whoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn the other to him 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 labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
Ephesians 4:32
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none gives evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue the good, both towards one another and towards all.
General references
1 Samuel 17:29
And David said, What have I done now? Was it not only a word?
Proverbs 17:13
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, lest you also be like him.
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you,
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.