1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

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Parallel Verses

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.

English Standard Version
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

New American 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Douay-Rheims Bible
See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.

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

Cross References

Proverbs 20:22
Say not you, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you.

Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which spitefully use you, and persecute you;

Romans 12:9
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good.

Romans 12:17
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 to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith.

1 Thessalonians 5:21
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that you are thereunto called, that you should inherit a blessing.

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Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

5:12-15 The ministers of the gospel are described by the work of their office, which is to serve and honour the Lord. It is their duty not only to give good counsel, but also to warn the flock of dangers, and reprove for whatever may be amiss. The people should honour and love their ministers, because their business is the welfare of men's souls. And the people should be at peace among themselves, doing all they can to guard against any differences. But love of peace must not make us wink at sin. The fearful and sorrowful spirits, should be encouraged, and a kind word may do much good. We must bear and forbear. We must be long-suffering, and keep down anger, and this to all men. Whatever man do to us, we must do good to others.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

15. (Ro 12:17; 1Pe 3:9.)

unto any man—whether unto a Christian, or a heathen, however great the provocation.

follow—as a matter of earnest pursuit.