Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.
New American Standard Bible
See that
King James Version
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Holman Bible
See to it that no one repays evil for evil
International Standard Version
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
A Conservative Version
See that not any man repays evil for evil to any man, but always pursue the good, both for each other and for all.
Amplified
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.
An Understandable Version
Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.
Anderson New Testament
See that no one render evil for evil to any, but always pursue that which is good toward one another and toward all.
Bible in Basic English
Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.
Common New Testament
See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Don't allow any one to return evil for evil, but strive to do all the good you can to one another, and to all the world.
Darby Translation
See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;
Godbey New Testament
See that no one may return evil for evil to any one; but always pursue good toward one another, and toward all.
Goodspeed New Testament
Take care that none of you ever pays back evil for evil, but always try to treat one another and everybody with kindness.
John Wesley New Testament
See that none render to any man evil for evil, but ever follow that which is good, both to one another and to all men.
Julia Smith Translation
See that any return not evil to any: but always pursue good to one another, and to all.
King James 2000
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Lexham Expanded Bible
See to it that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue good toward one another and toward all [people].
Modern King James verseion
See that none gives evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue the good, both towards one another and towards all.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
See that none recompense evil for evil unto any man: but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Moffatt New Testament
see that none of you pays back evil for evil, but always aim at what is kind to one another and to all the world;
Montgomery New Testament
Take care that none of you ever return evil for evil, but always pursue what is kind to one another and to all.
NET Bible
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
New Heart English Bible
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
Noyes New Testament
See that none render evil for evil to any one; but ever follow that which is good, both toward one another and toward all.
Sawyer New Testament
See that no one renders evil for evil, but always pursue the good both one to another and to all.
The Emphasized Bible
See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
See that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.
Webster
See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Weymouth New Testament
See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world.
Williams New Testament
Take care that none of you ever pays back evil for evil, but always keep looking for ways to show kindness to one another and everybody.
World English Bible
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
Worrell New Testament
See that no one render to any one evil for evil; but always pursue that which is good, toward one another, and toward all.
Worsley New Testament
See that no one render evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both to each other and to all men.
Youngs Literal Translation
see no one evil for evil may render to any one, but always that which is good pursue ye, both to one another and to all;
Themes
Christian conduct » Following after that which is good
Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28
Following » What to follow after
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
Topics
Interlinear
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Kakos
κακός
Kakos
evil, evil things, harm, that which is evil , wicked, ill, bad, noisome
Usage: 46
Tis
Agathos
References
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Final Exhortations And Benediction
14 And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all. 15 See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all. 16 Rejoice always;
Names
Cross References
1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Galatians 6:10
So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.
Genesis 45:24
So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.
Exodus 23:4-5
If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
Leviticus 19:18
Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.
Deuteronomy 16:20
That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.
1 Samuel 24:13
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Psalm 7:4
If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (Yea, I have delivered him that without cause was mine adversary;)
Psalm 38:20
They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.
Proverbs 17:13
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 20:22
Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.
Proverbs 24:17
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown;
Proverbs 24:29
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.
Proverbs 25:21
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Matthew 5:39
but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 5:44-45
but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
Romans 12:9
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Romans 12:17-21
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
Romans 14:19
So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.
1 Corinthians 6:7
Nay, already it is altogether a defect in you, that ye have lawsuits one with another. Why not rather take wrong? why not rather be defrauded?
1 Corinthians 14:1
Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts , but rather that ye may prophesy.
1 Corinthians 16:10
Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do:
Ephesians 5:15
Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
Ephesians 5:33
Nevertheless do ye also severally love each one his own wife even as himself; and let the wife'see that she fear her husband.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth you into his own kingdom and glory.
1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
2 Timothy 2:24
And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,
Titus 3:2
to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.
Hebrews 12:14
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord:
1 Peter 1:22
Seeing ye have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another from the heart fervently:
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
1 Peter 2:22-23
who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
1 Peter 3:11-13
And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.
3 John 1:11
Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Revelation 19:10
And I fell down before his feet to worship him. And he saith unto me, See thou do it not: I am a fellow-servant with thee and with thy brethren that hold the testimony of Jesus: worship God; for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Revelation 22:9
And he saith unto me, See thou do it not: I am a fellow-servant with thee and with thy brethren the prophets, and with them that keep the words of this book: worship God.