1 Thessalonians 5:15

English Standard Version 2016

See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

Cross References

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.

Leviticus 19:18

You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.

Hebrews 12:14

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Peter 1:22

Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,

2 Timothy 2:24

And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

Psalm 38:20

Those who render me evil for good accuse me because I follow after good.

Titus 3:2

to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

Ephesians 5:15

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

1 Corinthians 14:1

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

1 Corinthians 6:7

To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather suffer wrong? Why not rather be defrauded?

Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

Romans 12:9

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.”

Proverbs 24:17

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.

Psalm 7:4

if I have repaid my friend with evil or plundered my enemy without cause,

1 Samuel 24:13

As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness.’ But my hand shall not be against you.

Deuteronomy 16:20

Justice, and only justice, you shall follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Genesis 45:24

Then he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way.”

1 Peter 2:17

Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

Ephesians 5:33

However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

1 Corinthians 16:10

When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am.

Revelation 22:9

but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.”

Proverbs 17:13

If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.

Revelation 19:10

Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God.” For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test everything; hold fast what is good.

Acts 16:28

But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.”