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 say unto you, Set not yourselves against him that injures you, but if any one smite thee on thy right cheek, rather turn to him the other also:

But do ye love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing from it: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the sons of the most High; for He is kind even to the ungrateful and the wicked:

Render to no one evil for evil: behaving honorably in the sight of all men.

Now there is certainly a fault among you, that ye have law-suits with one another: why do ye not rather endure wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?

Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

not returning evil for evil, or reproach for reproach: but on the contrary blessing even those that curse you: knowing ye are called unto this, that ye may obtain a blessing.

Ever

and charged you, that ye should walk worthy of God, who hath called you to his kingdom and glory.

Let us then pursue peace, and mutual edification.

Labour after charity, and be desirous of spiritual gifts: but especially that ye may prophesy.

But do thou, O man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, piety, fidelity, love, patience, meekness.

Follow peace with all men; and holiness, without which none shall see the Lord:

let him turn away from evil, and do good:

Beloved, do not thou follow that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doth good is of God: but he, that doth evil, hath not seen God.

And

Render to no one evil for evil: behaving honorably in the sight of all men.

And therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to those who are of the houshold of faith.

but to be gentle towards all men, ready to teach, patient under injuries,

to slander no man, to avoid contention, to be gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Give due honor to all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

General references

Bless them that persecute you: bless them, I say, and do not curse them.