Thematic Bible: Good for evil
Thematic Bible
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
But love your enemies and do good things to them; and lend to them without expecting it to be returned, and your reward [i.e., from God] will be great and you will be [considered] sons of the Highest [i.e., God]. For He is kind to unthankful and evil people [as well].
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Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.
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But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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But I tell you people who are listening [to me], love your enemies and do good things to those who hate you.
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Good for evil » Examples of returning » David
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me]." And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].
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we work hard with our hands. [Though] we are cursed, we [ask God's] blessing [on people]; [though] we are persecuted, we persevere;
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Good for evil » Examples of returning » Elisha
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Jesus
Then Jesus called out, "Father, forgive these people [i.e., the ones responsible for crucifying Him], for they do not know [i.e., realize] what they are doing." Then the soldiers [See John 19:23] divided Jesus' clothing among them by gambling for them.
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But Jesus replied, "Stop it; [that is] enough!" Then He touched the man's [partially severed] ear and healed him.
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Good for evil » Examples of returning » Joseph
Good for evil » Examples of returning » moses
Good for evil » Returning » Elisha, to the syrians
Good for evil » Returning » Abraham, to abimelech
Good for evil » Returning » David, to his enemies
Good for evil » Returning » David, to saul
Good for evil » Returning » Jesus, to his crucifiers
Then Jesus called out, "Father, forgive these people [i.e., the ones responsible for crucifying Him], for they do not know [i.e., realize] what they are doing." Then the soldiers [See John 19:23] divided Jesus' clothing among them by gambling for them.
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Good for evil » Returning » Stephen, to his murderers
Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me]." And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].
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