Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting upon
Retaliation » Forbidden
Returning to no one evil for evil; providing things beautiful in the sight of all men.
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See that no one may return evil for evil to any one; but always pursue good toward one another, and toward all.
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But I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smites thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also:
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not giving evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary blessing; because unto this you have been called, that you may inherit the blessing.
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Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Trust in God
Have the same mind toward one another, not thinking high things, but condescending to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.
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Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
Indeed it is already altogether a small matter to you, that you have law-suits one with another. Why do you not rather stiffer injustice? why are you not rather defrauded?
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But I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smites thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also: to him wishing to prosecute thee at law, and take away thy coat, let him have the cloak also.
Vengeance » Not avenging
See that no one may return evil for evil to any one; but always pursue good toward one another, and toward all.
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Returning to no one evil for evil; providing things beautiful in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it is within your power, living in peace with all men; avenging not yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it has been written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord. read more.
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink: for doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome the evil with the good.
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink: for doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome the evil with the good.
You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. But I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smites thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also: to him wishing to prosecute thee at law, and take away thy coat, let him have the cloak also. read more.
Whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him two. Give to the one asking thee, and do not turn away from the one wishing to borrow from thee.
Whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him two. Give to the one asking thee, and do not turn away from the one wishing to borrow from thee.
But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies with divine love, and do good to those that hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who despitefully use you. To the one smiting thee on the cheek turn the other also; and from the one taking away thy cloak do not withhold even the coat. read more.
Give to every one asking thee, and turn not away from the one taking thy possessions,
Give to every one asking thee, and turn not away from the one taking thy possessions,
And finally, all being like-minded, sympathetic, loving the brethren, merciful, humble: not giving evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary blessing; because unto this you have been called, that you may inherit the blessing.