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 are struck for a fault, you take it patiently? But if when you are doing well and suffer for it, you always take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Matthew 5:39
"But I tell you not to retaliate the injury; but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also;
Luke 6:27
"But to you who are listening to me I say, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Romans 12:14
Bless your persecutors, bless, and curse not.
1 Corinthians 4:12
Homeless men, we toil, working with our own hands.
Ephesians 4:32
and be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ has forgiven you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Take care that none of you ever return evil for evil, but always pursue what is kind to one another and to all.
General references
Matthew 5:44
"But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.
Romans 12:14
Bless your persecutors, bless, and curse not.