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
What credit can you claim when, after doing wrong, you take your punishment for it patiently? But, on the other hand, if, after doing right, you take your sufferings patiently, that does win the approval of God.
Matthew 5:39
I, however, say to you that you must not resist wrong; but, if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also;
Luke 6:27
But to you who hear I say--Love your enemies, show kindness to those who hate you,
Romans 12:14
Bless your persecutors--bless and never curse.
1 Corinthians 4:12
We work hard, toiling with our own hands. We meet abuse with blessings, we meet persecution with endurance,
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, ready to forgive one another, just as God, in Christ, forgave you.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.
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Matthew 5:44
I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Romans 12:14
Bless your persecutors--bless and never curse.