Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. New Living Translation See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. English Standard Version See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Berean Standard Bible Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. Berean Literal Bible See that no one has repaid to anyone evil for evil, but always pursue the good also toward one another and toward all. King James Bible See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. New King James Version See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. New American Standard Bible See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people. NASB 1995 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. NASB 1977 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all men. Legacy Standard Bible See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. Amplified Bible See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people. Christian Standard Bible See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. Holman Christian Standard Bible See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. 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. Contemporary English Version Don't be hateful to people, just because they are hateful to you. Rather, be good to each other and to everyone else. English Revised Version See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but alway follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all. GOD'S WORD® Translation Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else. Good News Translation See that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but at all times make it your aim to do good to one another and to all people. International Standard Version Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else. Majority Standard Bible Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. NET Bible See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. New Heart English Bible See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always seek what is good both for each other and for all. Webster's Bible Translation See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Weymouth New Testament 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. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsee [that] no one may render evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good, both to one another and to all; Berean Literal Bible See that no one has repaid to anyone evil for evil, but always pursue the good also toward one another and toward all. 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; Smith's Literal Translation See that any return not evil to any: but always pursue good to one another, and to all. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSee that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men. Catholic Public Domain Version See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone. Instead, always pursue whatever is good, with one another and with all. New American Bible See that no one returns evil for evil; rather, always seek what is good [both] for each other and for all. New Revised Standard Version See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSee that none of you render evil for evil; but always follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Beware lest anyone of you reward evil for evil, but always run after the good with each and every person. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentSee that no one render evil for evil to any, but always pursue that which is good toward one another and toward all. Godbey New Testament See that no one may return evil for evil to any one; but always pursue good toward one another, and toward all. Haweis New Testament See that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men. Mace New Testament Don't allow any one to return evil for evil, but strive to do all the good you can to one another, and to all the world. Weymouth New Testament 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. Worrell New Testament See that no one render to any one evil for evil; but always pursue that which is good, toward one another, and toward all. Worsley New Testament See that no one render evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both to each other and to all men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Christian Living…14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. 15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. 16Rejoice at all times.… Cross References Romans 12:17-21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ... Matthew 5:38-48 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; / if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; ... 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Luke 6:27-36 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. / If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. ... Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ... Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. 1 John 4:7-8 Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. James 1:19-20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. Genesis 50:15-21 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge? Then he will surely repay us for all the evil that we did to him.” / So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Before he died, your father commanded, / ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. ... Treasury of Scripture 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. Genesis 45:24 So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way. 1 Corinthians 16:10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. Ephesians 5:15,33 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, … none. Exodus 23:4,5 If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again… Leviticus 19:18 Thou 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. 1 Samuel 24:13 As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee. ever. 1 Thessalonians 2:12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. Deuteronomy 16:20 That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Psalm 38:20 They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is. and. Romans 12:17,18 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men… Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. 2 Timothy 2:24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, Jump to Previous Always Evil Follow Good Kind Nobody Opportunities Pays Render Repays Returns Seek Sure Try World Wrong YourselvesJump to Next Always Evil Follow Good Kind Nobody Opportunities Pays Render Repays Returns Seek Sure Try World Wrong Yourselves1 Thessalonians 5 1. He proceeds in the description of Christ's coming to judgment;16. and gives various instructions; 23. and so concludes the epistle. Make sure The phrase "Make sure" is a call to vigilance and intentionality. In the Greek, the word used is "ὁράω" (horaō), which means to see, perceive, or take heed. This implies an active responsibility among believers to be watchful and discerning in their actions and interactions. It is a reminder that Christian conduct requires constant attention and deliberate effort, reflecting the proactive nature of living out one's faith. that no one repays evil for evil Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people None render evil for evil.--Like the prohibition of fornication, abstinence from revenge is practically a new thought for Greeks, among whom feuds were frequent and undying. (Comp. Romans 1:31; Titus 3:3.) That which is good--i.e., that which is kind. (See Note on 1Thessalonians 3:6.) This duty is to be "followed," i.e., made an object to be pursued eagerly, "toward all men." There is not one standard of morals towards the brethren and another towards the world. . . . Verse 15. - See that none render evil for evil unto any. The prohibition of revenge is peculiarly Christian, neither corresponding to the spirit of heathenism, nor yet clearly revealed in Judaism. A precisely similar prohibition is given in Romans 12:17, "Recompense to no man evil for evil." But ever follow; pursue after. That which is good; the good, the beneficial. Both among yourselves; your fellow-Christians. And to all men. The human race in general; the one being brotherly kindness and the other charity (2 Peter 1:7).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Make sure thatὉρᾶτε (Horate) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 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 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 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 591: From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc. evil κακὸν (kakon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. for ἀντὶ (anti) Preposition Strong's 473: A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of. evil. κακοῦ (kakou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. Always πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb Strong's 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 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 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 18: A primary word; 'good'. for εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 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 240: One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. for εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 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 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. 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