Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting upon
Retaliation » Forbidden
recompensing to no one evil for evil; providing things honorable in the sight of all men;
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See that no one render to any one evil for evil; but always pursue that which is good, toward one another, and toward all.
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but I say to you, Resist not the evil man; but whosoever smites you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
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not returning evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but, on the contrary, blessing; because to this end ye were called, that ye might inherit a blessing.
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Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Trust in God
thinking the same thing one toward another; minding not lofty things, but being carried along with the lowly. Be ye not wise in your own conceits;
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Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
Already, therefore, it is wholly a loss to you, that ye have law-suits one with another! Why not rather suffer wrong? Why not rather be defrauded?
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but I say to you, Resist not the evil man; but whosoever smites you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; and to him who is desirous that you should be sued at the law, and to take your coat, grant your cloak also;
Vengeance » Not avenging
See that no one render to any one evil for evil; but always pursue that which is good, toward one another, and toward all.
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recompensing to no one evil for evil; providing things honorable in the sight of all men; if it be possible, so far as it depends on you, being at peace with all men; not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath of God: for it has been written, "Vengeance is Mine; I will recompense," saith the Lord. read more.
But, if your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink; for, in doing this, you will heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
But, if your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink; for, in doing this, you will heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
"Ye heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth,' but I say to you, Resist not the evil man; but whosoever smites you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; and to him who is desirous that you should be sued at the law, and to take your coat, grant your cloak also; read more.
and whosoever shall impress you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him asking you; and from him who wishes to borrow of you turn not away.
and whosoever shall impress you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him asking you; and from him who wishes to borrow of you turn not away.
"But I say to you who hear, love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who revile you. "To him who smites you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, withhold not your coat also. read more.
"Give to every one who asks of you; and of him who takes away your goods, ask them not back.
"Give to every one who asks of you; and of him who takes away your goods, ask them not back.
And, finally, be ye all of one mind, compassionate, loving as brethren, tender-hearted, humble-minded; not returning evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but, on the contrary, blessing; because to this end ye were called, that ye might inherit a blessing.