1 Thessalonians 5:15 1599 - Geneva Bible
15 See that none recompense evil for evil unto any man: but ever follow that which is good, both toward yourselves, and toward all men.Brethren:
Be patient with all, be good to all. Never repay evil for evil, let God avenge. Live peaceably with all.
Read Proverbs 17:20, 20:22; Matthew 5:39; Romans 12:17; 1 Peter3:9
“The Thessalonians did suffer evil from the world around, but as their Master, they were not to return it. This we need as a constant reminder, for the flesh too quickly resents unfair treatment. But to return evil for evil only makes me the same as my persecutor and untrue to my Christian character. We may find it even more of a test if treated badly by a child of God, but of course the same applies. He must answer for his conduct, no doubt, but I must answer for mine. To have the heart set on good is the real preservative here. If it is so, I shall be loathe to do evil, no matter what the provocation.”
L.
M. Grant
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