Bible verse

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 · BSB

1 Thessalonians 5:15 in context

The verses around it, from 1 Thessalonians 5.

11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

12 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

13 In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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

16 Rejoice at all times.

17 Pray without ceasing.

18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

19 Do not extinguish the Spirit.

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1 Thessalonians 5:15 in other translations

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].

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.

ERV

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

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