1 Thessalonians 5:15

World English Bible (2000)

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

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  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 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 blessing.
  • Gal 6:10 : 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.
  • 1 Pet 2:22-23 : 22 who did not sin, "neither was deceit found in his mouth." 23 Who, when he was cursed, didn't curse back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;
  • Eph 5:15 : 15 Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
  • 1 Pet 3:11-13 : 11 Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." 13 Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?
  • 3 John 1:11 : 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.
  • 1 Thess 2:12 : 12 to the end that you should walk worthily of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.
  • 1 Tim 6:11 : 11 But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.
  • 2 Tim 2:24 : 24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,
  • Titus 3:2 : 2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
  • Heb 12:14 : 14 Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
  • 1 Pet 1:22 : 22 Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently:
  • Gen 45:24 : 24 So he sent his brothers away, and they departed. He said to them, "See that you don't quarrel on the way."
  • Exod 23:4-5 : 4 "If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again. 5 If you see the donkey of him who hates you fallen down under his burden, don't leave him, you shall surely help him with it.
  • Lev 19:18 : 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 am Yahweh.
  • Deut 16:20 : 20 You shall follow that which is altogether just, that you may live, and inherit the land which Yahweh your God gives you.
  • 1 Sam 24:13 : 13 As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness;' but my hand shall not be on you.
  • Ps 7:4 : 4 if I have rewarded evil to him who was at peace with me (yes, if I have delivered him who without cause was my adversary),
  • Ps 38:20 : 20 They who also render evil for good are adversaries to me, because I follow what is good.
  • Prov 17:13 : 13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
  • Prov 20:22 : 22 Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
  • Prov 24:17 : 17 Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;
  • Prov 24:29 : 29 Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."
  • Prov 25:21 : 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
  • Matt 5:39 : 39 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.
  • Matt 5:44-45 : 44 But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.
  • Luke 6:35 : 35 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.
  • Rom 12:9 : 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
  • Rom 12:17-21 : 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. 19 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." 20 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." 21 Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • Rom 14:19 : 19 So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.
  • 1 Cor 6:7 : 7 Therefore it is already altogether a defect in you, that you have lawsuits one with another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?
  • 1 Cor 14:1 : 1 Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
  • 1 Cor 16:10 : 10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
  • 1 Pet 2:17 : 17 Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
  • Rev 19:10 : 10 I fell down before his feet to worship him. He said to me, "Look! Don't do it! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God, for the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy."
  • Rev 22:9 : 9 He said to me, "See you don't do it! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers, the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God."
  • Eph 5:33 : 33 Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

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    18 If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

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    8 Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,

    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 blessing.

    10 For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.

    11 Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

  • 1 Thess 5:13-14
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    13 and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

    14 We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.

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    21 Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • 3 John 1:11
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    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.

  • 1 Thess 5:16
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    16 Rejoice always.

  • Matt 5:38-39
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    38 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'

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    16 Then don't let your good be slandered,

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    13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

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    1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

    2 Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.

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    13 Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?

  • 1 Thess 5:22
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    22 Abstain from every form of evil.

  • 1 Pet 4:15
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    15 For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other men's matters.

  • Matt 5:43-44
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    43 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.'

    44 But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

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    15 Don't count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

  • Gal 6:10
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    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.

  • Rom 14:19
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    19 So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

  • Rom 12:14
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    14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse.

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    29 Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

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    35 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.

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    29 Don't devise evil against your neighbor, since he dwells securely by you.

    30 Don't strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.

  • Luke 6:27-31
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    27 "But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

    28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

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    30 Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

    31 "As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

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    15 Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise;

  • Deut 19:20
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    20 Those who remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of you.

  • 1 Thess 4:6
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    6 that no one should take advantage of and wrong a brother or sister in this matter; because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.

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    13 But you, brothers, don't be weary in doing well.

  • Ps 34:14
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    14 Depart from evil, and do good. seek peace, and pursue it.

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    26 Let's not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another.

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    25 But he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality.

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    31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.

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    9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

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    17 For it is better, if it is God's will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.

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    14 Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be with you, as you say.

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    11 Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.