1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render evil for evil to any one; but ever follow that which is good, both toward one another and toward all.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

14Moreover we exhort you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be forbearing to all.

16Be always joyful.

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Cross References

Psalms 38:20They who repay good with evil are my enemies, Because I follow that which is good.

Proverbs 20:22Say not thou, “I will repay evil;” Wait on the LORD, and he will help thee.

Proverbs 24:29Say not, “As he hath done to me, So will I do to him; I will render to the man according to his doings.”

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 →

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