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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Ever

And

1 Peter 2:17

General references

Exodus 23:4

Proverbs 17:13

Romans 12:14

Bible References

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If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him.

Do not seek revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am Jehovah.

An old proverb says: 'Only evil people do evil things.' So I will not harm you.

if I have repaid my ally with harm or plundered my foe without cause,

Offer evil for good and evil will not depart from your house.

Do not say: I will recompense evil. Instead wait on Jehovah, and he will save you.

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls. Do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

But I tell you, do not resist a wicked person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to that person.

Love your enemies and do good to them. Lend expecting nothing in return and your reward will be great. You will be sons of the Most High for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men.

It is already a defeat for you that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not let yourself be wronged? Why not let your selves be defrauded (cheated)?

He committed no sin and deception was not found in him.

Do not repay evil for evil, or insult for insult. Do just the opposite. For you were called to inherit a blessing.

Ever

You should walk worthily of God, who called you into his own kingdom and glory.

Only strive for justice so you will live and take possession of the land that Jehovah your God is giving you.

They pay me back with evil instead of good, and they accuse me because I try to do what is good.

Let us follow after the things that make for peace, and things that are encouraging to one another.

Pursue love, yet zealously desire spiritual gifts, especially prophesy (proclaiming God's Word).

But you, O man of God, run from these things. Pursue (set your heart on) righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.

Pursue peace and holiness with all people, for no man will see the Lord without it.

Let him turn away 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 who does good is from God. He who does evil has not seen God.

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Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged.

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.

General references

If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him.

Offer evil for good and evil will not depart from your house.

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