Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 We desire you brethren warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, forbear the weak, have continual patience toward all men. 15 See that none recompense evil for evil unto any man: but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16 Rejoice ever.
Names
Cross References
1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil, neither rebuke for rebuke: but contrariwise, bless: remembering that ye are thereunto called, even that ye should be heirs of blessing.
Galatians 6:10
While we have, therefore, time; let us do good unto all men, and specially, unto them which are of the household of faith.
Genesis 45:24
So sent he his brethren away, and they departed. And he said unto them, "See that ye fall not out by the way."
Exodus 23:4-5
When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again.
Leviticus 19:18
Thou shalt not avenge thyself nor bear hate in thy mind against the children of thy people, but shalt love thy neighbour even as thyself. I am the LORD.
Deuteronomy 16:20
But in all things follow righteousness, that thou mayest live and enjoy the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
1 Samuel 24:13
According to the old proverb, wickedness shall proceed out of the wicked: But mine hand be not upon thee.
Psalm 7:4
if I have rewarded evil unto him that dealt friendly with me, or hurt them that without any cause are mine enemies;
Psalm 38:20
They also that reward evil for good are against me, because I follow the thing that is good.
Proverbs 17:13
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, the plague shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 20:22
Say not thou, "I will recompense evil"; but put thy trust in the LORD, and he shall defend thee.
Proverbs 24:17
Rejoice not thou at the fall of thine enemy; and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth.
Proverbs 24:29
Say not, "I will handle him, even as he hath dealt with me, and will reward every man according to his deeds."
Proverbs 25:21
If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink;
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, That ye resist not wrong. But whosoever give thee a blow on thy right cheek, turn to him the other.
Matthew 5:44-45
But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;
Luke 6:35
Wherefore, love ye your enemies, do good, and lend, looking for nothing again: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the highest: for he is kind unto the unkind, and to the evil.
Romans 12:9
Let love be without dissimulation. Hate that which is evil, and cleave unto that which is good.
Romans 12:17-21
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide aforehand things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 14:19
Let us follow those things which make for peace: and things wherewith one may edify another.
1 Corinthians 6:7
Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why rather suffer ye not wrong? Why rather suffer ye not yourselves to be robbed?
1 Corinthians 14:1
Labour for love, and covet spiritual gifts: and most chiefly for to prophesy.
1 Corinthians 16:10
If Timothy come, see that he be without fear with you. For he worketh the work of the Lord as I do.
Ephesians 5:15
Take heed therefore that ye walk circumspectly - not as fools, but as wise -
Ephesians 5:33
Nevertheless, do ye so that every one of you love his wife truly even as himself: And let the wife see that she fear her husband.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
that ye would walk worthy of God, which hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, which art the man of God, flee such things. Follow righteousness, godliness, love, patience, and meekness.
2 Timothy 2:24
But the servant of the Lord must not strive: but must be peaceable unto all men, and apt to teach,
Titus 3:2
that they speak evil of no man, that they be no fighters, but soft, showing all meekness unto all men.
Hebrews 12:14
Embrace peace with all men, and holiness; without the which, no man shall see the Lord.
1 Peter 1:22
And forasmuch as ye have purified your souls through the spirit, in obeying the truth for to love brotherly without feigning, see that ye love one another with a pure heart, fervently:
1 Peter 2:17
See that ye honour all men. Love brotherly fellowship, fear God, and honour the King.
1 Peter 2:22-23
which did no sin, neither was there guile found in his mouth:
1 Peter 3:11-13
Let him eschew evil and do good: let him seek peace, and ensue it.
3 John 1:11
Dearly beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good: He that doeth well is of God: but he that doeth evil seeth not God.
Revelation 19:10
And I fell at his feet, to worship him. And he said unto me, "See thou do it not. For I am thy fellow servant, and one of thy brethren, and of them that have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
Revelation 22:9
And he said unto me, "See thou do it not, for I am thy fellow servant and the fellow servant of thy brethren the prophets and of them which keep the sayings of this book. But worship God."