Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s money to his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey. So it was done for them.
1 Peter 3:9 - Tree of Life Version 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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Never return evil for evil or insult for insult (scolding, tongue-lashing, berating), but on the contrary blessing [praying for their welfare, happiness, and protection, and truly pitying and loving them]. For know that to this you have been called, that you may yourselves inherit a blessing [from God–that you may obtain a blessing as heirs, bringing welfare and happiness and protection]. American Standard Version (1901) not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing. Common English Bible Don’t pay back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, give blessing in return. You were called to do this so that you might inherit a blessing. Catholic Public Domain Version not repaying evil with evil, nor slander with slander, but, to the contrary, repaying with blessings. For to this you have been called, so that you may possess the inheritance of a blessing. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing. |
Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s money to his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey. So it was done for them.
Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for Adonai, so He may deliver You.
One who leads the upright astray along an evil path will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit good.
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for My name’s sake, will receive a hundred times as much, and will inherit eternal life.
Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
But I tell you, do not resist an evildoer. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him also the other.
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
As Yeshua was setting out on His way, a man ran up to Him, fell on his knees before Him, and asked, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
Now a certain Torah lawyer stood up to entrap Yeshua, saying, “Teacher, what should I do to gain eternal life?”
And a religious leader inquired of Yeshua, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
Repay no one evil for evil; give thought to what is good in the eyes of all people.
Now we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.
And those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified; and those whom He justified, He also glorified.
in order that through Messiah Yeshua the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so we might receive the promise of the Ruach through trusting faith.
Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other just as God in Messiah also forgave you.
See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He found no chance for repentance, though he begged for it with tears.
After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace—who has called you into His eternal glory in Messiah—will Himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.
Adonai forbid that I should lay my hand on Adonai’s anointed! Now, just take the spear that is at his head and the water jar and let’s go.”