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

And

1 Peter 2:17

General references

Exodus 23:4

Proverbs 17:13

Romans 12:14

Bible References

None

“If you come across your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him.

Do not take revenge or bear a grudge against members of your community, but love your neighbor as yourself; I am Yahweh.

As the old proverb says, ‘Wickedness comes from wicked people.’ My hand will never be against you.

if I have done harm to one at peace with me
or have plundered my adversary without cause,

If anyone returns evil for good,
evil will never depart from his house.

Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil!”
Wait on the Lord, and He will rescue you.

Don’t gloat when your enemy falls,
and don’t let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat,
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;

But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes.

Therefore, to have legal disputes against one another is already a moral failure for you. Why not rather put up with injustice? Why not rather be cheated?

He did not commit sin,

and no deceit

was found in His mouth;

not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you can inherit a blessing.

Ever

we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

Pursue justice and justice alone, so that you will live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Those who repay evil for good
attack me for pursuing good.

So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.

Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, and above all that you may prophesy.

But you, man of God, run from these things,
and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith,
love, endurance, and gentleness.

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord.

and he must turn away

from evil

and do what is good.
He must seek peace

and pursue it,

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

And

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

The Lord’s slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,

to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness to all people.

Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor.

General references

“If you come across your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him.

If anyone returns evil for good,
evil will never depart from his house.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.