1 Thessalonians 5:15
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See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men.

See.

Genesis 45:24 So he sent away his brethren, and at their departing said to them: Be not angry in the way.

1 Corinthians 16:10 Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

Ephesians 5:15,33 See therefore, brethren, how you walk circumspectly: not as unwise, . . .

1 Peter 1:22 Purifying your souls in the obedience of charity, with a brotherly love, from a sincere heart love one another earnestly:

Revelation 19:10 And I fell down before his feet, to adore him. And he saith to me: See thou do it not. I am thy fellow servant and of thy brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Adore God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Revelation 22:9 And he said to me: See thou do it not. For I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren the prophets and of them that keep the words of the prophecy of this book. Adore God.

none.

Exodus 23:4,5 If thou meet thy enemy's ox or ass going astray, bring it back to him. . . .

Leviticus 19:18 Seek not revenge, nor be mindful of the injury of thy citizens. Thou shalt love thy friend as thyself. I am the Lord.

1 Samuel 24:13 As also it is said in the old proverb: From the wicked shall wickedness come forth: therefore my hand shall not be upon thee. After whom dost thou come out, O king of Israel?

Psalm 7:4 If I have rendered to them that repaid me evils, let me deservedly fall empty before my enemies.

Proverbs 17:13 He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Proverbs 20:22 Say not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord, and he will deliver thee.

Proverbs 24:17,29 When thy enemy shall fall, be not glad, and in his ruin let not thy heart rejoice: . . .

Proverbs 25:21 If thy enemy be hungry, give him to eat: if he thirst, give him water to drink:

Matthew 5:39,44,45 But I say to you not to resist evil: but if one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other: . . .

Luke 6:35 But love ye your enemies: do good, and lend, hoping for nothing thereby: and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the sons of the Highest. For he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.

Romans 12:17-21 To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God but also in the sight of all men. . . .

1 Corinthians 6:7 Already indeed there is plainly a fault among you, that you have law suits one with another. Why do you not rather take wrong? Why do you not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?

1 Peter 2:22,23 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. . . .

1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

ever.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 We testified to every one of you that you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

Deuteronomy 16:20 Thou shalt follow justly after that which is just: that thou mayst live and possess the land, which the Lord thy God shall give thee.

Psalm 38:20 They that render evil for good, have detracted me, because I followed goodness.

Romans 14:19 Therefore, let us follow after the things that are of peace and keep the things that are of edification, one towards another.

1 Corinthians 14:1 Follow after charity, be zealous for spiritual gifts; but rather that you may prophesy.

1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, fly these things: and pursue justice, godliness, faith, charity, patience, mildness.

Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men and holiness: without which no man shall see God.

1 Peter 3:11-13 Let him decline from evil and do good: Let him seek after peace and pursue it: . . .

3 John 1:11 Dearly beloved, follow not that which is evil: but that which is good. He that doth good is of God: he that doth evil hath not seen God.

and.

Romans 12:17,18 To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God but also in the sight of all men. . . .

Galatians 6:10 Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

2 Timothy 2:24 But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild toward all men, apt to teach, patient,

Titus 3:2 To speak evil of no man, not to be litigious but gentle: shewing all mildness towards all men.

1 Peter 2:17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

Context
Christian Living
14And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet: comfort the feeble minded: support the weak: be patient towards all men. 15See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men. 16Always rejoice.…
Cross References
Proverbs 20:22
Say not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord, and he will deliver thee.

Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies: do good to them that hate you: and pray for them that persecute and calumniate you:

Romans 12:9
Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good,

Romans 12:17
To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God but also in the sight of all men.

Galatians 6:10
Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

1 Thessalonians 5:21
But prove all things: hold fast that which is good.

1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Lexicon
Make sure that
Ὁρᾶτε (Horate)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

no
μή (mē)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

one
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

repays
ἀποδῷ (apodō)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 591: From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.

evil
κακὸν (kakon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.

for
ἀντὶ (anti)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 473: A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of.

evil.
κακοῦ (kakou)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.

Always
πάντοτε (pantote)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3842: Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.

pursue
διώκετε (diōkete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1377: To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.

what [is]
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

good
ἀγαθὸν (agathon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 18: A primary word; 'good'.

for
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

one another
ἀλλήλους (allēlous)
Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 240: One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

for
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

all [people].
πάντας (pantas)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.


Additional Translations
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

See that no one has repaid to anyone evil for evil, but always pursue the good also toward one another and toward all.

See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but alway follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world.

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

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;
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