1 Thessalonians 5:15

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

None

Ever

3 John 1:11

And

1 Peter 2:17

General references

Romans 12:14

Bible References

None

But I say to you, Resist not the injurious. But whoever will smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind to the unthankful and the evil.

repay to no one evil for evil; practice that which is honorable in the sight of all men.

Now, certainly, you are altogether in fault, that you have law-suits with one another. Why do you not rather suffer injustice? Why do you not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?

He did no sin, nor was guile found in his mouth.

not repaying evil for evil, nor reviling for reviling, but, on the other hand, blessing, since you know that for this end you were called, that you might inherit blessing.

Ever

that you should walk in a manner worthy of God, who has called you to his own kingdom and glory.

Therefore, let us seek those things which belong to peace, and those which tend to mutual edification.

Cultivate love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.

But do you, man of God, shun these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, patience, meekness.

Follow peace with all, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord;

let him turn from evil and do good: let him seek peace, and pursue it.

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: he that does evil has not seen God.

And

repay to no one evil for evil; practice that which is honorable in the sight of all men.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who are the household of the faith.

and the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but gentle toward all men, able to teach, patient under evils,

to revile no one, not to be contentious, but gentle, showing all meekness to all men.

Honor all men; love the brotherhood; reverence God; honor the king.

General references

bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not;