1 Thessalonians 5:15

English Majority Text Version

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good, both for one another and for all.

Cross References

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you not to resist an evil person. But whoever shall slap you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping to receive nothing back; and your reward shall be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.

Acts 16:28

But Paul called out with a loud voice, saying, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here."

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love, and desire the spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timothy comes, see to it that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

1 Corinthians 6:7

Already therefore, it is actually a defeat for you that you have lawsuits against one another. Why not rather accept wrong? Why not rather accept being defrauded?

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those who are of the household of faith.

Ephesians 5:15

See then that you walk carefully, not as unwise, but as wise,

Ephesians 5:33

Nevertheless you also individually, let each one love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respect her husband.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

that you would make your walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

But test all things; hold fast that which is good.

1 Timothy 6:11

You however, O man of God, flee these things. But pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:24

And a servant of the Lord ought not to fight, but to be gentle to all, skillful at teaching, forbearing,

Titus 3:2

to slander no one, to be peaceable, gentle, demonstrating all meekness to all men.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace and holiness with all people, without which no one shall see the Lord:

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere love for the brothers, love one another fervently from a pure heart,

1 Peter 2:17

Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called for this purpose, that you may inherit a blessing.

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate the evil, but the good. He who does good is of God; he who does evil has not seen God.

Revelation 19:10

And I fell before his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "See that you do not! I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."

Revelation 22:9

Then he said to me, "See that you do not! For I am your fellow servant, and I am of your brothers the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God."