Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Provide
General references
Bible References
Recompense
Romans 12:19
Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord."
Proverbs 20:22
Don't say "I'll avenge that wrong!" Wait on the LORD and he will deliver you.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not pay others back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, keep blessing them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.
Provide
Romans 14:16
Do not allow what seems good to you to be spoken of as evil.
1 Corinthians 6:6
Instead, one brother goes to court against another brother, and before unbelieving judges, at that!
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited,
2 Corinthians 8:20
We are trying to avoid any criticism of the way we are administering this great undertaking.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy keep thinking about these things.
Colossians 4:5
Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
so that you may win the respect of outsiders, and have need of nothing.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Keep away from every kind of evil.
1 Timothy 5:14
Therefore, I want younger widows to remarry, have children, manage their homes, and not give the enemy any chance to ridicule them.
Titus 2:4
They should encourage the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,
1 Peter 2:12
Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.
1 Peter 3:16
But do this gently and respectfully, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak evil of your good conduct in the Messiah will be ashamed of slandering you.
General references
Genesis 23:7
Abraham rose and bowed before the Hittites, the people of the land,
Exodus 23:4
"If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you are to certainly return it to him.
Deuteronomy 2:6
You may buy food to eat and water to drink from them, paying with cash."'
Proverbs 17:13
The person who repays good with evil will never see evil leave his home.
Romans 14:16
Do not allow what seems good to you to be spoken of as evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Keep away from every kind of evil.