1 Thes 5:15 Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:15

15: See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to everyone else.

1 Peter 3:9

  1. Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate when people say unkind things about you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God wants you to do, and he will bless you for it.

Galatians 6:10

  1. Whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone, especially to our Christian brothers and sisters.

Leviticus 19:18

  1. "Never seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

3 John 1:11

  1. Dear friend, don't let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God's children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God.

Hebrews 12:14

  1. Try to live in peace with everyone, and seek to live a clean and holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.

1 Peter 3:11

  1. Turn away from evil and do good. Work hard at living in peace with others.
  2. The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil."
  3. Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?

Romans 12:17

  1. Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.
  2. Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.
  3. Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written, "I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it," says the Lord.
  4. Instead, do what the Scriptures say: "If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink, and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you."
  5. Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.

1 Peter 2:22

  1. He never sinned, and he never deceived anyone.
  2. He did not retaliate when he was insulted. When he suffered, he did not threaten to get even. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.

1 Peter 1:22

  1. Now you can have sincere love for each other as brothers and sisters because you were cleansed from your sins when you accepted the truth of the Good News. So see to it that you really do love each other intensely with all your hearts.

1 Timothy 6:11

  1. But you, Timothy, belong to God; so run from all these evil things, and follow what is right and good. Pursue a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Romans 14:19

  1. So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.

Romans 12:9

  1. Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good.

Matthew 5:39

  1. But I say, don't resist an evil person! If you are slapped on the right cheek, turn the other, too.

Exodus 23:4

  1. "If you come upon your enemy's ox or donkey that has strayed away, take it back to its owner.
  2. If you see the donkey of someone who hates you struggling beneath a heavy load, do not walk by. Instead, stop and offer to help.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

  1. We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you into his Kingdom to share his glory.

Genesis 45:24

  1. So he sent his brothers off, and as they left, he called after them, "Don't quarrel along the way!"

Proverbs 20:22

  1. Don't say, "I will get even for this wrong." Wait for the LORD to handle the matter.

Psalms 7:4

  1. if I have betrayed a friend or plundered my enemy without cause,

Psalms 38:20

  1. They repay me evil for good and oppose me because I stand for the right.

Proverbs 24:17

  1. Do not rejoice when your enemies fall into trouble. Don't be happy when they stumble.

Matthew 5:44

  1. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
  2. In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and on the unjust, too.

1 Corinthians 6:7

  1. To have such lawsuits at all is a real defeat for you. Why not just accept the injustice and leave it at that? Why not let yourselves be cheated?

Deuteronomy 16:20

  1. Let true justice prevail, so you may live and occupy the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Luke 6:35

  1. "Love your enemies! Do good to them! Lend to them! And don't be concerned that they might not repay. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to the unthankful and to those who are wicked.

1 Corinthians 14:1

  1. Let love be your highest goal, but also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives, especially the gift of prophecy.

1 Samuel 24:13

  1. As that old proverb says, `From evil people come evil deeds.' So you can be sure I will never harm you.

Proverbs 25:21

  1. If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.

Titus 3:2

  1. They must not speak evil of anyone, and they must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.

Proverbs 17:13

  1. If you repay evil for good, evil will never leave your house.

Proverbs 24:29

  1. And don't say, "Now I can pay them back for all their meanness to me! I'll get even!"

Ephesians 5:15

  1. So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise.

2 Timothy 2:24

  1. The Lord's servants must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach effectively and be patient with difficult people.

1 Peter 2:17

  1. Show respect for everyone. Love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God. Show respect for the king.

Ephesians 5:33

  1. So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

1 Corinthians 16:10

  1. When Timothy comes, treat him with respect. He is doing the Lord's work, just as I am.

Revelation 22:9

  1. But again he said, "No, don't worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this scroll. Worship God!"

Revelation 19:10

  1. Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said, "No, don't worship me. For I am a servant of God, just like you and other brothers and sisters who testify of their faith in Jesus. Worship God. For the essence of prophecy is to give a clear witness for Jesus. "
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