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.

Cross References (37)

  • 1 Peter 3:9 (36)

    Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may in

  • Galatians 6:10 (23)

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

  • Leviticus 19:18 (18)

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

  • 3 John 1:11 (16)

    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 s

  • Romans 12:17–21 (15)

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

  • Hebrews 12:14 (14)

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

  • 1 Peter 3:11–13 (11)

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

  • 1 Peter 2:22–23 (10)

    “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”

  • 1 Peter 1:22 (8)

    Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one

  • 1 Corinthians 6:7 (8)

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

  • Psalms 38:20 (7)

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

  • 1 Timothy 6:11 (6)

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

  • Matthew 5:44–45 (6)

    But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

  • Matthew 5:39 (6)

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

  • 2 Timothy 2:24 (6)

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

  • Ephesians 5:15 (5)

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

  • Luke 6:35 (5)

    But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, a

  • Proverbs 20:22 (5)

    Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

  • Genesis 45:24 (5)

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

  • Proverbs 25:21 (5)

    If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

  • Proverbs 24:29 (5)

    Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”

  • 1 Corinthians 14:1 (5)

    Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

  • 1 Samuel 24:13 (5)

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

  • Titus 3:2 (5)

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

  • Romans 12:9 (5)

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

  • Proverbs 24:17 (5)

    Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

  • Deuteronomy 16:20 (5)

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

  • Romans 14:19 (5)

    So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

  • Ephesians 5:33 (5)

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

  • Psalms 7:4 (5)

    if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause,

  • 1 Corinthians 16:10 (4)

    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

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:12 (4)

    encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom an

  • 1 Peter 2:17 (4)

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

  • Exodus 23:4–5 (4)

    If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him.

  • Revelation 19:10 (3)

    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

  • Revelation 22:9 (3)

    But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who ke

  • Proverbs 17:13 (3)

    If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.