1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

14But we exhort you, brethren—admonish the disorderly, soothe them of little soul, help the weak, be longsuffering towards all:

16Evermore, rejoice,

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Cross References

Genesis 45:24Thus sent he forth his brethren and they departed,—and he said unto them, Do not fall out by the way.

Leviticus 19:18Thou shalt not take vengeance neither shalt thou cherish anger against the sons of thy people, So shalt thou love thy neighbour as thyself,—I, am Yahweh.

1 Samuel 24:13As saith the proverb of the ancients, From the lawless, proceedeth lawlessness,—mine own hand, therefore shall not be upon thee.

Psalms 38:20Even they who are repaying evil for good, accuse me because I pursue the good.

Proverbs 20:22Do not say, I will requite wrong! Wait thou for Yahweh that he may save thee.

Proverbs 24:29Do not say—According to what he hath done to me, so, will I do to him, I will repay every 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 →

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