1 Thessalonians 5:15

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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

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But I tell you not to resist a wicked man, but if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.

Nevertheless love your enemies, be beneficent; and lend without hoping for any repayment. Then your recompense shall be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Pay back to no man evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and seemly in every one's esteem.

To say no more, then, it is altogether a defect in you that you have law-suits with one another. Why not rather endure injustice? Why not rather submit to being defrauded?

He never sinned, and no deceitful language was ever heard from His mouth.

not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary, giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been called by God to inherit.

Ever

and imploring you to live lives worthy of fellowship with God who is inviting you to share His own Kingship and glory.

Therefore let us aim at whatever makes for peace and mutual upbuilding of character.

Be eager in your pursuit of this Love, and be earnestly ambitious for spiritual gifts, but let it be chiefly so in order that you may prophesy.

But you, O man of God, must flee from these things; and strive for uprightness, godliness, good faith, love, fortitude, and a forgiving temper.

but may rather be restored. Persistently strive for peace with all men, and for that growth in holiness apart from which no one will see the Lord.

Let him turn from evil, and do good; Let him inquire for peace and go in pursuit of it.

My dear friend, do not follow wrong examples, but right ones. He who habitually does what is right is a child of God: he who habitually does what is wrong has not seen God.

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Pay back to no man evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and seemly in every one's esteem.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us labour for the good of all, and especially of those who belong to the household of the faith.

and a bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs.

not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit towards all men.

Honour every one. Love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the Emperor.

General references

Invoke blessings on your persecutors--blessings, not curses.