Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may in
We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, wha
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,
Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
Abstain from every form of evil.
Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.
Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for
Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!