1 Thessalonians 5:15

see no one evil for evil may render to any one, but always that which is good pursue ye, both to one another and to all;

Young's Literal Translation

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

14and we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the infirm, be patient unto all;

16always rejoice ye;

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Cross References

Genesis 45:24And he sendeth his brethren away, and they go; and he saith unto them, 'Be not angry in the way.'

Leviticus 19:18'Thou dost not take vengeance, nor watch the sons of thy people; and thou hast had love to thy neighbour as thyself; I [am] Jehovah.

1 Samuel 24:13as saith the simile of the ancients, From the wicked goeth out wickedness, and my hand is not on thee.

Psalms 38:20And those paying evil for good accuse me, Because of my pursuing good.

Proverbs 20:22Do not say, 'I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.

Proverbs 24:29Say not, 'As he did to me, so I do to him, I render to each 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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