1 Thessalonians 5:15

Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with everyone.

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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

14We entreat you also, friends – warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with everyone.

16Always be joyful;

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Cross References

Genesis 45:24So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “See that you do not quarrel on the journey!”

Psalms 38:20who render me evil for good, and oppose me, because I make good my goal.

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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