KJV King James Version
See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
VERSE STUDY • KJV
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
WEB World English Bible
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
ASV American Standard Version
See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
see no one evil for evil may render to any one, but always that which is good pursue ye, both to one another and to all;
Surrounding context — 1 Thessalonians 5
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. [And] be at peace among yourselves.
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
ὁρᾶτεG3708 · horaōto see: seeμήG3361 · mēnotτιςG5100 · tisoneκακὸνG2556 · kakosevil/harm: evilἀντὶG473 · antiforκακοῦG2556 · kakosevil/harm: evilτινιG5100 · tisoneἀποδῷ,G591 · apodidōmito payἀλλὰG235 · allabutπάντοτεG3842 · pantotealwaysτὸG3588 · hothe/this/whoἀγαθὸνG18 · agathosgoodδιώκετεG1377 · diōkōto pursueεἰςG1519 · eistowardἀλλήλουςG240 · allēlōnone anotherκαὶG2532 · kaiandεἰςG1519 · eistowardπάντας.G3956 · pasall
Cross-references
1 Peter 3:9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.Galatians 6:10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.Leviticus 19:18Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.3 John 1:11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.Romans 12:17-21Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.Hebrews 12:14Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:1 Peter 3:11-13Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.1 Peter 2:22-23Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:1 Corinthians 6:7Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather [suffer yourselves to] be defrauded?1 Peter 1:22Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, [see that ye] love one another with a pure heart fervently:Psalm 38:20They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow [the thing that] good [is].Matthew 5:44-45But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;1 Timothy 6:11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.Matthew 5:39But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.2 Timothy 2:24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient,1 Corinthians 14:1Follow after charity, and desire spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.Psalm 7:4If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)Luke 6:35But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
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