Thematic Bible: Good for evil
Thematic Bible
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
If you see the donkey of him who hates you fallen down under his burden, do not leave him, you shall surely help him with it.
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."
But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute 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 tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Good for evil » Examples of returning » David
The LORD forbid that I should put forth my hand against the LORD's anointed; but now please take the spear that is at his head, and the jar of water, and let us go."
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
He kneeled down, and shouted out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep.
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Elisha
He answered, "You shall not strike them. Would you strike those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master."
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth. I afflicted my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into my own bosom.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Jesus
And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
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 answered, "Let me at least do this"?and he touched his ear, and healed him.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Joseph
He kissed all his brothers, and wept on them. After that his brothers talked with him.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » moses
Moses cried to the LORD, saying, "Heal her, God, I beg you."
Good for evil » Returning » Elisha, to the syrians
He answered, "You shall not strike them. Would you strike those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master." He prepared great feast for them. When they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. The bands of Syria stopped raiding the land of Israel.
Good for evil » Returning » Abraham, to abimelech
Abimelech took sheep and cattle, male servants and female servants, and gave them to Abraham, and restored Sarah, his wife, to him. Abimelech said, "Behold, my land is before you. Dwell where it pleases you." To Sarah he said, "Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for you a covering of the eyes to all that are with you. In front of all you are vindicated." read more.
Abraham prayed to God. God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his female servants, and they bore children. For the LORD had closed up tight all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
Abraham prayed to God. God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his female servants, and they bore children. For the LORD had closed up tight all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
Good for evil » Returning » David, to his enemies
They reward me evil for good, to the bereaving of my soul. But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth. I afflicted my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into my own bosom. I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother. I bowed down mourning, as one who mourns his mother.
Good for evil » Returning » David, to saul
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.
Good for evil » Returning » Jesus, to his crucifiers
And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
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
Good for evil » Returning » Stephen, to his murderers
He kneeled down, and shouted out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep.