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 seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you, do not contend with him who wrongs you; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; because to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
Provide
Romans 14:16
Then do not let your good be slandered,
1 Corinthians 6:6
But brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient and is kind; love does not envy. Love does not brag, is not proud,
2 Corinthians 8:20
We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.
Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.
1 Timothy 5:14
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.
Titus 2:4
that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
1 Peter 2:12
having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
1 Peter 3:16
having a good conscience; so that when they speak evil against you, they may be put to shame who slander your good manner of life in Christ.
General references
Genesis 23:7
Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.
Exodus 23:4
"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.
Deuteronomy 2:6
You shall purchase food of them for money, that you may eat; and you shall also buy water of them for money, that you may drink.'"
Proverbs 17:13
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Romans 14:16
Then do not let your good be slandered,
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.