1 Thessalonians 5:15
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.
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.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
- KJV
- See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
- WEB
- 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
- See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.
- DARBY
- See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;
- BLB
- See that no one shall repay to anyone evil for evil, but always pursue the good also to one another and to all.
- ÅB
- Se til at ingen gjengjelder noen ondt med ondt, men legg alltid vinn på det som godt er, mot hverandre og mot alle
- OTB
- Sørg for at ingen gjengjelder ondt med ondt, men strev alltid etter å gjøre det som er godt for hverandre og for alle andre.
- B1930
- Se til at ingen gjengjelder nogen ondt med ondt, men legg alltid vinn på det som godt er, mot hverandre og mot alle
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Read in contextGalatians 6:10
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Read in contextLeviticus 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.
Read in context3 John 1:11
Beloved, 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.
Read in contextRomans 12:17–21
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Read in contextHebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Read in context1 Peter 3:11–13
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
Read in context1 Peter 2:22–23
Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
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