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
What value is there when you sin, and are buffeted for it, you take it patiently? But if, when you do well and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Proverbs 17:13
Offer evil for good and evil will not depart from your house.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say: I will recompense evil. Instead wait on Jehovah, and he will save you.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you, do not resist a wicked person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to that person.
Luke 6:27
I tell you who listen, love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
1 Corinthians 4:12
We labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
Ephesians 4:32
You should be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also forgave you through (by means of) Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But follow that which is good, both among you, and to all men.
General references
1 Samuel 17:29
What have I done now? David snapped at him. Did I just ask a question?
Proverbs 17:13
Offer evil for good and evil will not depart from your house.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him.
Matthew 5:44
I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.