1 Thessalonians 5:15
Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.
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Genesis 45:24And he sent his brothers on their way, and said to them, See that you have no argument on the road.
Leviticus 19:18Do not make attempts to get equal with one who has done you wrong, or keep hard feelings against the children of your people, but have love for your neighbour as for yourself: I am the Lord.
1 Samuel 24:13\24:12\May the Lord be judge between me and you, and may the Lord give me my rights against you, but my hand will never be lifted up against you.
Psalms 38:20\38:19\But they are strong who have hate for me without cause: those who are against me falsely are increased in numbers.
Proverbs 20:22Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.
Proverbs 24:29Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-16
Various Exhortations; Duty towards Fellow-Christians. ( a. d. 51.) 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none… Read the whole commentary →