Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
See that any return not evil to any: but always pursue good to one another, and to 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.
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 beseech you, brethren, remind the disorderly, encourage the timid, sustain the weak, and be slow to anger to all. 15 See that any return not evil to any: but always pursue good to one another, and to all. 16 Rejoice always.
Names
Cross References
1 Peter 3:9
Not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing: and on the contrary prayer; knowing that to this were ye called, that ye might inherit praise.
Galatians 6:10
Wherefore then as we have time, let us work good to all, and chiefly to them of the household of faith.
Genesis 45:24
And he will send his brethren away, and they will go; and he will say to them, Ye shall not be angry in the way.
Exodus 23:4-5
If thou shalt meet thine enemy's ox or his ass wandering, turning back, thou shalt turn him back to him.
Leviticus 19:18
Thou shalt not avenge thyself nor keep anger with the sons of thy people, and didst love thy neighbor as thyself. I Jehovah.
Deuteronomy 16:20
Justice, justice shalt thou follow, so that thou live and inherit the land which Jehovah thy God gave to thee.
1 Samuel 24:13
As the ancient parable will say, Injustice will go forth from the unjust; and my hand shall not be upon thee.
Psalm 7:4
If I rewarded evil him being at peace with me; (and I will deliver mine enemy undeservedly:)
Psalm 38:20
And mine enemies living, they were strong: and they hating me with falsehood were multiplied.
Proverbs 17:13
He turning back evil, instead of good, evil shall not move from his house.
Proverbs 20:22
Thou shalt not say, I will requite evil; wait for Jehovah, he will save to thee.
Proverbs 24:17
In the falling of thine enemies thou shalt not rejoice, and in his stumbling thy heart shall not exult:
Proverbs 24:29
Thou shalt not say, According to what he did to me, thus will I do to him: I will turn back to the man according to his work.
Proverbs 25:21
If thine enemy hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he thirst, give him water to drink:
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you not to resist evil: but whosoever shall smite thee with a rod upon thy right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Matthew 5:44-45
But I say to you, Love your enemies, praise them cursing you, do well to them hating you, and pray for them threatening you, and driving you out.
Luke 6:35
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing back; and your reward shall be much, and ye shall be sons of the Highest; for he is kind to the graceless and evil.
Romans 12:9
Love unfeigned. Hating evil; fastened to good.
Romans 12:17-21
Giving hack evil for evil to none. Providing good things before all men.
Romans 14:19
So therefore, let us pursue the things of peace, and the things for the building up for one another.
1 Corinthians 6:7
Therefore truly, already is there wholly a misfortune in you, that ye have judgments with yourselves. Wherefore had ye not rather be treated ill? wherefore had ye not rather be defrauded?
1 Corinthians 14:1
Pursue love, and be emulous of spiritual things, and rather that ye might prophesy.
1 Corinthians 16:10
And if Timotheus come, see ye that he be with you fearlessly: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also.
Ephesians 5:15
See therefore how ye walk accurately, not as unwise, but as wise,
Ephesians 5:33
But ye also altogether, let each so love his own wife as himself: and the wife that she fear her husband.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
For you to walk worthy of God, calling you into his kingdom and glory.
1 Timothy 6:11
And thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow justice, devotion, faith, love, patience, meekness.
2 Timothy 2:24
And the servant of the Lord must not contend; but be gentle to all, giving instruction, enduring evil,
Titus 3:2
To slander none, to be without fighting, equitable, showing all meekness to all men.
Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all, and consecration, without which none shall see the Lord:
1 Peter 1:22
Having purified your souls in the hearing of the truth by the Spirit to unfeigned brotherly love, out of pure hearts love ye one another cordially:
1 Peter 2:17
Honour all. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
1 Peter 2:22-23
Who did no sin, nor was deceit found in his mouth:
1 Peter 3:11-13
Let him bend away from evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and follow it.
3 John 1:11
Dearly beloved, imitate not evil, but good. He doing good is of God: and he doing evil has not seen God.
Revelation 19:10
And I fell before his feet to worship him. And he says to me, See, not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren having the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Revelation 22:9
And he says to me, See, not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them keeping the words of the prophecy of this book; worship God.