1 Thessalonians 5:15
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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Genesis 45:24So he sent his brothers away, and they departed. He said to them, “See that you don’t quarrel on the way.”
Leviticus 19:18“‘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 the LORD.
1 Samuel 24:13As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness;’ but my hand will not be on you.
Psalms 38:20They who give evil for good are also adversaries to me, because I follow what is good.
Proverbs 20:22Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for the LORD, and he will save you.
Proverbs 24:29Don’t say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man 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 →