1 Thessalonians 5:15

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.”

— WEB

“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”

— KJV

“See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.”

— ASV

1 Peter 3:9 "not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a ble…"
Galatians 6:10 "So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith."
Leviticus 19:18 "“‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I …"
3 John 1:11 "Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God."
Romans 12:17-21 "Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men."
Hebrews 12:14 "Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,"
1 Peter 3:11-13 "Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it."
1 Peter 2:22-23 "who did not sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.”Isaiah 53:9"

(Rom 12:17; Pe1 3:9.) unto any man--whether unto a Christian, or a heathen, however great the provocation. follow--as a matter of earnest pursuit.

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