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
Dearly beloved, do not avenge yourselves, instead leave room for divine punishment, for it is written: Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 32:35)
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say: I will recompense evil. Instead wait on Jehovah, and he will save you.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you, do not resist a wicked person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to that person.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But follow that which is good, both among you, and to all men.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil for evil, or insult for insult. Do just the opposite. For you were called to inherit a blessing.
Provide
Romans 14:16
Do not let the good you do be spoken of as evil.
1 Corinthians 6:6
But brother goes to court against brother, and this before unbelievers.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is not jealous. Love does not brag and is not arrogant (proud).
2 Corinthians 8:20
Avoid this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty that is ministered by us:
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 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 about these things.
Colossians 4:5
Behave with wisdom toward those who are outside, making the most of the time.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
That way you may walk honestly in the eyes of those on the outside and lack nothing.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance 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
They may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
1 Peter 2:12
Maintain fine behavior among the nations. That way when they speak badly about you, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation (inspection).
1 Peter 3:16
Keep a good conscience. When you are spoken against, those who revile your good manner of life in Christ may be put to shame.
General references
Genesis 23:7
Abraham got up and bowed to the people of that region, the Hittites.
Exodus 23:4
If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him.
Deuteronomy 2:6
You must pay them in silver for the food you eat and the water you drink.
Proverbs 17:13
Offer evil for good and evil will not depart from your house.
Romans 14:16
Do not let the good you do be spoken of as evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.