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.

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And

1 Peter 2:17

General references

Exodus 23:4

Proverbs 17:13

Romans 12:14

Bible References

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"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.

You must not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the children of your people, but you must love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

It's like the old proverb says: 'From evil people evil proceeds.' But my hand will not be against you.

or have wronged my ally, or helped his lawless enemy,

As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.

Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,

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

But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

The fact that you have lawsuits among yourselves demonstrates that you have already been defeated. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth.

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

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exhorting and encouraging you and insisting that you live in a way worthy of God who calls you to his own kingdom and his glory.

You must pursue justice alone so that you may live and inherit the land the Lord your God is giving you.

They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.

So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.

Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

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

And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

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

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Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

General references

"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.

As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.

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