1 Thessalonians 5:15

Modern English Version

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But always seek to do good to one another and to all.

Cross References

Genesis 45:24

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

Psalm 38:20

Those who render evil for good attack me because I pursue good.

Psalm 7:4

if I have repaid evil to him who was at peace with me, or have delivered my adversary without cause,

Proverbs 17:13

He who rewards evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait on the Lord, and He will save you.

Proverbs 24:17

Rejoice not when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be joyful when he stumbles,

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his deed.”

Proverbs 25:21

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

Leviticus 19:18

You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person. But whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other as well.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be the sons of the Highest. For He is kind to the unthankful and the evil.

Acts 16:28

But Paul shouted, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.”

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy. Hate what is evil. Cling to what is good.

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which produce peace and the things that build up one another.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after love and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 16:10

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

1 Corinthians 6:7

Now therefore it is already an utter failure for you that you go to law against one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Ephesians 5:15

See then that you walk carefully, not as fools, but as wise men,

Ephesians 5:33

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

Deuteronomy 16:20

You must follow that which is altogether just, so that you may live and inherit the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

that you would walk in a manner worthy of God, who has called you to His kingdom and glory.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Examine all things. Firmly hold onto what is good.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, escape these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:24

The servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be gentle toward all people, able to teach, patient,

Titus 3:2

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, but gentle, showing all humility toward everyone.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all men, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord,

1 Peter 1:22

Since your souls have been purified by obedience to the truth through the Spirit unto a genuine brotherly love, love one another deeply with a pure heart,

1 Peter 2:17

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

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil, or curse for curse, but on the contrary, bless, knowing that to this you are called, so that you may receive a blessing.

3 John 1:11

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

Revelation 19:10

I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you not do that. I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the spirit of prophecy that bears witness to Jesus.”

Revelation 22:9

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

1 Samuel 24:13

As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘From the wicked comes forth wickedness,’ but my hand will not be against you.