But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!”
I went about mourning as though for my friend or brother. I bowed my head in grief as though weeping for my mother.
if I have repaid my ally with evil or without cause have robbed my foe—
“You shall not murder.
But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death.”
Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool— why die before your time?
“ ‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped.
The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.