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 those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
John 10:32
And seeing this, Jesus said: "I have done before your eyes many good actions, inspired by the Father; for which of them would you stone me?"
1 Peter 3:13
Who, indeed, is there to harm you, if you prove yourselves to be eager for what is good?
1 Peter 4:14
If you are reviled for bearing the name of Christ, count yourselves blessed; because the divine Glory and the Spirit of God are resting upon you.
1 John 3:12
We must not be like Cain, who belonged to the Evil One and killed his brother. And why did he kill him? It was because his life was bad while his brother's was good.