1 Thessalonians 5:15

Contextual Overview

¹¹ So encourage each other and help each other grow stronger in faith, just as you are already doing. ¹¹ Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. ¹¹ Wherfore comforte youre selves togedder and edifie one another even as ye do. ¹¹ Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do. ¹¹ Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing. ¹¹ So encourage each other and give each other strength, just as you are doing now. ¹¹ Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also you do. ¹¹ Wherefore, comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. ¹¹ Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. ¹¹ Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

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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

1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,

1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared;

1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,

1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan was the father of Mahalalel. Mahalalel was the father of Jared. Jared was the father of Enoch.

1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jered,

1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,

1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,

1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,

1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared;

1 Chronicles 1:2
Chaynan, Malaleel, Jared,

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.