1 Thessalonians 5:15

Tree of Life Version

See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

Cross References

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead—it is for this reason you were called, so that you might inherit a blessing.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good toward all—especially those who belong to the household of faith.

3 John 1:11

Loved ones, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

Leviticus 19:18

You are not to take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am Adonai.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue shalom with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Peter 1:22

Now that you have purified your souls in obedience to the truth, leading to sincere brotherly love, love one another fervently from a pure heart.

2 Timothy 2:24

The Lord’s slave must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, tolerant.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Psalm 38:20

My lively enemies are numerous. Many hate me wrongfully.

Titus 3:2

to slander no one, without fighting, gentle, showing every courtesy to all people.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

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

Ephesians 5:15

So pay close attention to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise.

1 Corinthians 14:1

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

1 Corinthians 6:7

Therefore, it is already an utter failure for you that you have lawsuits among yourselves. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue what makes for shalom and for the building up of one another.

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy—detesting what is evil, holding fast to the good.

Luke 6:35

“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great and you will be sons of Elyon, for He is kind to the ungrateful and evil ones.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you, do not resist an evildoer. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him also the other.

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 what he has done to me; I will pay him back for his deed!”

Proverbs 24:17

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

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for Adonai, so He may deliver You.

Psalm 7:4

Adonai my God, if I have done this— if there is guilt on my hands,

1 Samuel 24:13

As the old proverb goes, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness’—but my hand will never be on you.

Deuteronomy 16:20

Justice, justice you must pursue, so that you may live and possess the land that Adonai your God is giving you.

Genesis 45:24

Then he sent his brothers off, and as they departed, he said to them, “Don’t be anxious on the way.”

1 Peter 2:17

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

Ephesians 5:33

In any case, let each of you love his own wife as himself, and let the wife respect her husband.

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you—for he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.

Revelation 22:9

But he tells me, “See that you do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets and those keeping the words of this book. Worship God!”

Proverbs 17:13

Whoever rewards evil for good— evil will never leave his house.

Revelation 19:10

Then I fell down at his feet and worshiped him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that—for I am only a fellow servant with you and your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Yeshua. Worship God! For the testimony of Yeshua is the Spirit of Prophesy.”

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test all things, hold fast to what is good,

Acts 16:28

But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Don’t harm yourself! We’re all here!”