1 Thessalonians 5:15

In 9 translations

BSB

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

KJV

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

WEB

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all.

ASV

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

LSV

see [that] no one may render evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good, both to one another and to all;

YLT

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;

DBY

See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;

DRC

See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men.

GNV

See that none recompense euil for euil vnto any man: but euer follow that which is good, both toward your selues, and toward all men.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ὁρᾶτε μή τις κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ τινι ἀποδῷ, ἀλλὰ πάντοτε τὸ ἀγαθὸν διώκετε εἰς ἀλλήλους καὶ εἰς πάντας.

RP2018

Ὁρᾶτε μή τις κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ τινὶ ἀποδῷ· ἀλλὰ πάντοτε τὸ ἀγαθὸν διώκετε καὶ εἰς ἀλλήλους καὶ εἰς πάντας.

TR-Boyd

Ὁρᾶτε μή τις κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ τινὶ ἀποδῷ· ἀλλὰ πάντοτε τὸ ἀγαθὸν διώκετε καὶ εἰς ἀλλήλους καὶ εἰς πάντας.

SCR1894

ορατε μη τις κακον αντι κακου τινι αποδω αλλα παντοτε το αγαθον διωκετε και εις αλληλους και εις παντας

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Peter 3:9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
• Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
• Leviticus 19:18Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
• 3 John 1:11Beloved, 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 seen God.
• Romans 12:17–21Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s…
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
• 1 Peter 3:11–13He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”…
• 1 Peter 2:22–23“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
• 1 Corinthians 6:7The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
• 1 Peter 1:22Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
• Psalms 38:20Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good.
• 2 Timothy 2:24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
• 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
• Matthew 5:39But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
• Matthew 5:44–45But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the…
• Psalms 7:4if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause,

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