Parallel Verses
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:
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.
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.
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.
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 But we exhort you, brethren - admonish the disorderly, soothe them of little soul, help the weak, be longsuffering towards all: 15 See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all: 16 Evermore, rejoice,
Names
Cross References
1 Peter 3:9
Not returning evil for evil, nor reviling for reviling, but, on the contrary, bestowing a blessing, - because, hereunto, have ye been called, in order that, a blessing, ye might inherit.
Galatians 6:10
Hence, then, as we have opportunity, let us be working what is good, towards all, - but, especially, towards the family of the faith.
Genesis 45:24
Thus sent he forth his brethren and they departed, - and he said unto them, Do not fall out by the way.
Exodus 23:4-5
When thou meetest the ox of thine enemy, or his ass, going astray, thou shalt, surely bring it back, to him.
Leviticus 19:18
Thou shalt not take vengeance neither shalt thou cherish anger against the sons of thy people, So shalt thou love thy neighbour as thyself, - I, am Yahweh.
Deuteronomy 16:20
What is right, what is right, shalt thou pursue, - that thou mayest live and possess the land, which, Yahweh thy God, is giving unto thee.
1 Samuel 24:13
As saith the proverb of the ancients, From the lawless, proceedeth lawlessness, - mine own hand, therefore shall not be upon thee.
Psalm 7:4
If I have requited my friend with wrong, - or have oppressed mine adversary without need,
Psalm 38:20
Even they who are repaying evil for good, accuse me because I pursue the good.
Proverbs 17:13
He that returneth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, I will requite wrong! Wait thou for Yahweh that he may save thee.
Proverbs 24:17
When thine enemy falleth, do not thou rejoice, and, when he stumbleth, let not thy heart exult:
Proverbs 24:29
Do not say - According to what he hath done to me, so, will I do to him, I will repay every one according to his work.
Proverbs 25:21
If he that hateth thee hunger, give him bread to eat, and, if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;
Matthew 5:39
But, I, tell you, not to resist evil, - Nay, whoever is smiting thee on the right cheek, turn to him, the other also;
Matthew 5:44-45
But, I, say unto you, Be loving your enemies, and praying for them who are persecuting you:
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for, nothing, back; and your reward shall be, great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High, - for, he, is, gracious, unto the ungrateful and wicked.
Romans 12:9
Your love, be without hypocrisy, - loathing that which is wicked, cleaving to that which is good;
Romans 12:17-21
Unto no one, evil for evil rendering: providing honourable things before all men:
Romans 14:19
Hence, then, the things pertaining to peace, let us pursue, and the things which belong to the upbuilding one of another:
1 Corinthians 6:7
Already, indeed, it is an utter defeat for you, that ye are having, law-suits, one with another. Wherefore are ye not rather taking wrong? Wherefore are ye not rather suffering yourselves to be defrauded?
1 Corinthians 14:1
Pursue love; nevertheless be envious of the spiritual gifts, - and, rather, that ye may be prophesying.
1 Corinthians 16:10
But, if Timothy should come, see that, without fear, he be with you, for, in the work of the Lord, doth he labour, even as, I:
Ephesians 5:15
Be taking heed, therefore, exactly how ye are walking, - not as unwise, but as wise, -
Ephesians 5:33
Nevertheless, ye also, do ye, individually, each man be so loving, his own wife, as himself, and, the wife, see that she reverence her husband.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
To the end ye might be walking in a manner worthy of God, who is calling you unto his own kingdom and glory,
1 Timothy 6:11
But, thou, O man of God! from these things, flee! and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, meekness;
2 Timothy 2:24
And, a servant of the Lord, ought not to strive, but to be, gentle, towards all, apt in teaching, ready to endure malice, -
Titus 3:2
To be defaming, no one, to be, averse to strife, considerate, shewing, all, meekness unto all men.
Hebrews 12:14
Peace, be pursuing, with all, and the obtaining of holiness, - without which no one shall see the Lord:
1 Peter 1:22
Having purified, your souls, by the obedience of the truth, unto unfeigned brotherly affection, from the heart, love, one another, earnestly;
1 Peter 2:17
Unto all men, give honour, unto the brotherhood, shew love, unto God, give reverence, the king, hold in honour.
1 Peter 2:22-23
Who did not, a sin, commit, neither was deceit found in his mouth, -
1 Peter 3:11-13
Let him turn away from mischief, and do good, Let him seek peace, and pursue it;
Revelation 19:10
And I fell down at his feet, to do him homage; and he saith unto me - See! thou do it not! A fellow-servant, am I, of thee and of thy brethren who have the witness of Jesus: unto God, do homage! For, the witness of Jesus, is the spirit of the prophecy.
Revelation 22:9
and he saith unto me - See thou do it not! A fellow-servant, am I, of thee, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them who keep the words of this scroll: unto God, do homage.