Thematic Bible: Examples of returning
Thematic Bible
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
If you see the ass of one who has no love for you bent down to the earth under the weight which is put on it, you are to come to its help, even against your desire.
If your hater is in need of food, give him bread; and if he is in need of drink, give him water:
But be loving to those who are against you and do them good, and give them your money, not giving up hope, and your reward will be great and you will be the sons of the Most High: for he is kind to evil men, and to those who have hard hearts.
Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.
But if one who has hate for you is in need of food or of drink, give it to him, for in so doing you will put coals of fire on his head.
But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;
Verse Concepts
Forgiveness, Application Ofevil, believers' responses toGrace, In Human RelationshipsMaliceOpposition, To Sin And EvilPersecution, Attitudes ToPrayer, For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversSuffering SaintsIntercessory PrayerPersecution, Christian ResponseDuties To EnemiesDifferent TeachingsLove Your Neighbour!Praying For Sinners
But I say to you who give ear to me, Have love for those who are against you, do good to those who have hate for you,
Good for evil » Examples of returning » David
Never will my hand be stretched out against the man marked with the holy oil; but take the spear which is by his head and the vessel of water, and let us go.
And he said to David, You are right and I am wrong: for you have given me back good, but I have given you evil.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
And going down on his knees, he said in a loud voice, Lord, do not make them responsible for this sin. And when he had said this, he went to his rest.
And with our hands we do the hardest work: when they give us curses we give blessings, when we undergo punishment we take it quietly;
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Elisha
But he said in answer, You are not to put them to death; have you any right to put to death those whom you have not taken prisoner with your sword and your bow? put bread and water before them, so that they may have food and drink and go to their master.
But as for me, when they were ill I put on the clothing of sorrow: I went without food and was sad, and my prayer came back again to my heart.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Jesus
And Jesus said, Father, let them have forgiveness, for they have no knowledge of what they are doing. And they made division of his clothing among them by the decision of chance.
Verse Concepts
Asking for forgivenessClothingenemies, of Jesus Christenemies, of believersBlameBeing DeceivedThe Lord's PrayerGrace, And Jesus ChristOpposition, To Sin And EvilPrayer, For OthersRevenge, And RetaliationRevenge, Examples OfJesus Christ, Meekness OfJesus Christ, Love OfChrist, Character OfIntercessory PrayerIgnorance Towards God, Examples Of
But Jesus, answering, said, Put up with this, at least. And touching his ear, he made it well.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Joseph
Then he gave a kiss to all his brothers, weeping over them; and after that his brothers had no fear of talking to him.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » moses
And Moses, crying to the Lord, said, Let my prayer come before you, O God, and make her well.
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