Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Retaliation » Forbidden
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
"'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.
Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."
Revenge » Forbidden
Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
"'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.
not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."
Revenge » Forbidden by our lord
Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;
"'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.
Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."
Vengeance » Not avenging
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
"'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.
Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord." read more.
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." Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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." Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. read more.
Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Don't be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips. Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."
"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also. read more.
Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.
Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.
Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous, not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
Witness » Not bearing false witness
He said to him, "Which ones?" Jesus said, "'You shall not murder.' 'You shall not commit adultery.' 'You shall not steal.' 'You shall not offer false testimony.'
Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not give false testimony," "You shall not covet," and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
Soldiers also asked him, saying, "What about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages."
"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
"You shall not spread a false report. Don't join your hand with the wicked to be a malicious witness.
"Neither shall you give false testimony against your neighbor.
Don't be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips. Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."