“Don’t harm yourself!” Paul shouted. “We are all here!”
So I went around crying as if I were mourning over my friend or relative. I bowed my head in sadness as if I were weeping over my mother.
Or I have done evil to my friend. Or I have robbed my enemy without any reason.
“Do not murder.
But those who don’t find me harm only themselves. Everyone who hates me loves death.”
Don’t be too sinful. And don’t be foolish. Why die before your time comes?
“ ‘Do not try to get even. Do not hold anything against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the Lord.
But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.
But Jesus answered, “Stop this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.” The soldiers divided up his clothes by casting lots.
The jailer woke up. He saw that the prison doors were open. He pulled out his sword and was going to kill himself. He thought the prisoners had escaped.
The jailer called out for some lights. He rushed in, shaking with fear. He fell down in front of Paul and Silas.
Make sure that no one pays back one wrong act with another. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.