Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?

Bible References

Wherefore

1 Samuel 24:17
And he said to David, You are right and I am wrong: for you have given me back good, but I have given you evil.
2 Chronicles 20:11
See now, how as our reward they have come to send us out of your land which you have given us as our heritage.
Psalm 35:12
They gave me back evil for good, troubling my soul.
Psalm 109:5
They have put on me evil for good; hate in exchange for my love.
Proverbs 17:13
If anyone gives back evil for good, evil will never go away from his house.
John 10:32
Jesus said to them in answer, I have let you see a number of good works from the Father; for which of those works are you stoning me?

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