15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 11-15)In these words the apostle exhorts the Thessalonians to several duties. I. Towards those who were nearly related one to another. Such should comfort themselves, or exhort one another, and edify one another, 1 Thess. 5:11. 1. They must comfort or exhort themselves and one another; for the original word may be rendered both these ways. And we may observe, As those are most able and likely to comfort…
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