Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Recompense
Provide
General references
Bible References
Recompense
Romans 12:19
Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me; I will recompence, saith the Lord."
Matthew 5:39
but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
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.
1 Peter 3:9
not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, contrariwise, wishing men every blessing; knowing that hereunto ye have been called, that ye should inherit the [divine] benediction.
Provide
Romans 14:16
Let not therefore food, which is good for you, give occasion of reproach.
1 Corinthians 6:6
But brother goes to law with brother, and this before the unbelievers.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is long-suffering, is kind; love envieth not; love is no vain boaster, is not inflated [with pride],
2 Corinthians 8:20
Avoiding this, that no man should lay any blame to us in this abundance which is administered by us:
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are serious, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are laudable, if there be any virtue, or any thing praise-worthy, pay attention to these things.
Colossians 4:5
Walk wisely with regard to those without, redeeming the time.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
that ye walk becomingly towards those without, and need no assistance from any person.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1 Timothy 5:14
I would therefore have the younger widows to marry, bear children, govern their house, give no occasion to the adversary to bring a reproach on them.
Titus 2:4
that they instruct the young women to be discreet, to love their husbands, to love their children,
1 Peter 2:12
having your conduct ornamental among the Gentiles: that, whereas they malign you as wicked doers, they may, being eye-witnesses of your good works, glorify God in the day when he visits them.
1 Peter 3:16
keeping a good conscience; that whereas they malign you, as evil doers, they may be confounded who take pleasure in ridiculing your good conduct in Christ.
General references
Romans 14:16
Let not therefore food, which is good for you, give occasion of reproach.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.