1 Thessalonians 5:15 “Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good…”

1 Thessalonians 5:15

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

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.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

See that none recompense euil for euil vnto any man: but euer follow that which is good, both toward your selues, and toward all men.

Darby 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;

Bible in Basic English

Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.

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Cross references

“See”

1 Peter 1:22 Genesis 45:24 Ephesians 5:15 Ephesians 5:33 1 Corinthians 16:10 Revelation 19:10

1 Peter 1:22 · BSB

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

Genesis 45:24 · BSB

Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!”

Ephesians 5:15 · BSB

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

Ephesians 5:33 · BSB

Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

1 Corinthians 16:10 · BSB

If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

Revelation 19:10 · BSB

So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophec…

“none”

1 Peter 3:9 Leviticus 19:18 Romans 12:17–21 1 Corinthians 6:7 Matthew 5:39 1 Samuel 24:13

1 Peter 3:9 · BSB

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.

Leviticus 19:18 · BSB

Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

Romans 12:17–21 · BSB

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

1 Corinthians 6:7 · BSB

The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

Matthew 5:39 · BSB

But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;

1 Samuel 24:13 · BSB

As the old proverb says, ‘Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.’ But my hand will never be against you.

“ever”

3 John 1:11 Hebrews 12:14 1 Peter 3:11–13 Psalm 38:20 1 Timothy 6:11 Deuteronomy 16:20

3 John 1:11 · BSB

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

Hebrews 12:14 · BSB

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Peter 3:11–13 · BSB

He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 38:20 · BSB

Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good.

1 Timothy 6:11 · BSB

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Deuteronomy 16:20 · BSB

Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

“and”

Galatians 6:10 2 Timothy 2:24 Titus 3:2 1 Peter 2:17 Romans 12:17 Romans 12:18

Galatians 6:10 · BSB

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

2 Timothy 2:24 · BSB

And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

Titus 3:2 · BSB

to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

1 Peter 2:17 · BSB

Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

Romans 12:17 · BSB

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

Romans 12:18 · BSB

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Also

Romans 12:9

Romans 12:9 · BSB

Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

16Rejoice at all times.

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