1 Thessalonians 5:15
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone. Instead, always pursue whatever is good, with one another and with all.
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Genesis 45:24Thus he sent away his brothers, and as they set out he said, “Do not become angry on the way.”
Leviticus 19:18Do not seek revenge, neither should you be mindful of the injury of your fellow citizens. You shall love your friend as yourself. I am the Lord.
1 Samuel 24:13May the Lord judge between me and you. And may the Lord vindicate me from you. But my hand will not be against you.
Proverbs 20:22Do not say, “I will repay evil.” Wait for the Lord, and he will free you.
Proverbs 24:29Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me.” I will repay each one according to 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 →