the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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1 Thessalonians 5:15
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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.
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.
Don't seek revenge on those who have wronged you, but use every last breath you have to treat everyone else in a manner that will make God smile.
Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.
See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, towards one another, and towards all.
See that none render to any man evil for evil, but ever follow that which is good, both to one another 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 none render euill for euill vnto any man: but euer follow that which is good, both among your selues and to all men.
See that not any one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue the good, both towards one another and towards all.
Se that none recompence euell for euell vnto eny man: but euer folowe that which is good, both amoge youre selues and to all men.
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.
I don't think, friends, that I need to deal with the question of when all this is going to happen. You know as well as I that the day of the Master's coming can't be posted on our calendars. He won't call ahead and make an appointment any more than a burglar would. About the time everybody's walking around complacently, congratulating each other—"We've sure got it made! Now we can take it easy!"—suddenly everything will fall apart. It's going to come as suddenly and inescapably as birth pangs to a pregnant woman. But friends, you're not in the dark, so how could you be taken off guard by any of this? You're sons of Light, daughters of Day. We live under wide open skies and know where we stand. So let's not sleepwalk through life like those others. Let's keep our eyes open and be smart. People sleep at night and get drunk at night. But not us! Since we're creatures of Day, let's act like it. Walk out into the daylight sober, dressed up in faith, love, and the hope of salvation. God didn't set us up for an angry rejection but for salvation by our Master, Jesus Christ. He died for us, a death that triggered life. Whether we're awake with the living or asleep with the dead, we're alive with him! So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you'll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you're already doing this; just keep on doing it. And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love! Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part. Our counsel is that you warn the freeloaders to get a move on. Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs. And be careful that when you get on each other's nerves you don't snap at each other. Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.
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 none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.
Se that none recopence evill for evyll vnto eny man: but ever folowe that which is good both amonge youre selves and to all men.
See that none render to any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, both 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 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;
Be sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
Don't be hateful to people, just because they are hateful to you. Rather, be good to each other and to everyone else.
See that no one repays evil for evil; on the contrary, always try to do good to each other, indeed, to everyone.
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
See that none recompense euil for euil vnto any man: but euer folow that which is good, both toward your selues, and toward all men.
See that none of you render evil for evil; but always follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, towards one another, and towards all.
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.Leviticus 19:18; Proverbs 20:22; 24:29; Matthew 5:39,44; Romans 12:17; 1 Corinthians 6:7; Galatians 6:10; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; 1 Peter 3:9;">[xr]
And beware, lest any of you evil render for evil; but always follow after (those things which are) good (pl.) toward one another, and toward every man.
And beware, lest any of you return evil for evil, but always follow good deeds, towards one another, and towards all men.
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
Do not let anyone pay back for the bad he received. But look for ways to do good to each other and to all people.
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 of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.
See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all:
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 to it that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue good toward one another and toward all people.
See that none recompence euyll for euyll vnto any man: but euer folowe that whiche is good, both among your selues, and to all men.
Be sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong. But always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people.
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.
Se ye, that no man yelde yuel for yuel to ony man; but euere more sue ye that that is good, ech to othere and to alle men.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
See: Genesis 45:24, 1 Corinthians 16:10, Ephesians 5:15, Ephesians 5:33, 1 Peter 1:22, Revelation 19:10, Revelation 22:9
none: Exodus 23:4, Exodus 23:5, Leviticus 19:18, 1 Samuel 24:13, Psalms 7:4, Proverbs 17:13, Proverbs 20:22, Proverbs 24:17, Proverbs 24:29, Proverbs 25:21, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 5:45, Luke 6:35, Romans 12:17-21, 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Peter 2:22, 1 Peter 2:23, 1 Peter 3:9
ever: 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Deuteronomy 16:20, Psalms 38:20, Romans 14:19, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Timothy 6:11, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 3:11-13, 3 John 1:11
and: Romans 12:17, Romans 12:18, Galatians 6:10, 2 Timothy 2:24, Titus 3:2, 1 Peter 2:17
Reciprocal: Genesis 34:13 - deceitfully Genesis 50:21 - I will nourish Deuteronomy 20:3 - let not 1 Samuel 24:6 - the Lord forbid 1 Samuel 25:21 - Surely Psalms 37:27 - do good Ecclesiastes 3:12 - but Isaiah 11:9 - not hurt Matthew 26:52 - Put Luke 6:27 - Love Luke 10:34 - went Acts 16:28 - cried Romans 12:9 - cleave Romans 12:14 - General Philippians 2:14 - disputings Philippians 3:12 - I follow Colossians 3:12 - mercies 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - love Hebrews 12:25 - See Hebrews 13:16 - to do 1 Peter 3:13 - followers 2 Peter 1:7 - charity
Cross-References
Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
See that none render evil for evil unto any man,.... Not an ill word for an ill word, railing for railing, nor an ill action for an ill action; no, not to any man whatever, not to an enemy, a persecutor, a profane person, as well as not to a brother, a believer in Christ; and this the saints should not only be careful of, and guard against in themselves, but should watch over one another, and see to it, that no such practice is found in each other.
But ever follow that which is good; honestly, morally, pleasantly, and profitably good; even every good work, which is according to the will of God, is done in faith, from love, and to the glory of God; and particularly acts of beneficence and liberality to the poor; and which are not to be once, or now and then done, but to be followed and pursued after, and that always;
both among yourselves, and to all men; not only to the household of faith, though to them especially, and in the first place, but to all other men, as opportunity offers, even to our enemies, and them that persecute us, and despitefully use us; do good to their bodies, and to their souls, as much as in you lies, by feeding and clothing the one, and by praying for, advising, and instructing the other.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See that none render evil for evil - See the notes on Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44. The meaning here is, that we are not to take vengeance; compare notes on Romans 12:17, Romans 12:19. This law is positive, and is universally binding. The moment we feel ourselves acting from a desire to “return evil for evil,” that moment we are acting wrong. It may be right to defend our lives and the lives of our friends; to seek the protection of the law for our persons, reputation, or property, against those who would wrong us; to repel the assaults of calumniators and slanderers, but in no case should the motive be to do them wrong for the evil which they have done us.
But ever follow that which is good - Which is benevolent, kind, just, generous; see the notes, Romans 12:20-21.
Both among yourselves, and to all men - The phrase “to all men,” seems to have been added to avoid the possibility of misconstruction. Some might possibly suppose that this was a good rule to be observed toward those of their own number, but that a greater latitude in avenging injuries might be allowable toward their enemies out of the church. The apostle, therefore, says that the rule is universal. It relates to the pagan, to infidels, sceptics, and persecutors, as well as to the members of the church. To every man we are to do good as we are able - no matter what they do to us. This is the rule which God himself observes toward the evil and unthankful (notes, Matthew 5:45), and is one of the original and beautiful laws of our holy religion.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 15. See that none render evil for evil — Every temper contrary to love is contrary to Christianity. A peevish, fretful, vindictive man may be a child of Satan; he certainly is not a child of God.
Follow that which is good — That by which ye may profit your brethren and your neighbours of every description, whether Jews or Gentiles.
