Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.
Bible References
Because
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they who are persecuted upon the account of righteousness: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.
John 10:32
Jesus answered them, many good works have I shewed you from my father; for which of those works would you stone me?
1 Peter 3:13
for who can hurt you, if you strive to excel in virtue.
1 Peter 4:14
if you suffer indignities in the cause of Christ, you are happy: for the glorious spirit of God rests upon you.
1 John 3:12
not acting like Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother: but why did he slay him? because his own actions were evil, and his brother's were virtuous.