Do 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. Cross References Genesis 42:25 Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man's silver to his sack, and to give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out, 1 Samuel 26:11 But the LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD's anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go." Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, "I will avenge this evil!" Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. Proverbs 28:10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:30 And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. 1 Corinthians 4:12 We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; Galatians 3:14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. 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. Hebrews 6:14 saying, "I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants." Hebrews 12:17 For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears. 1 Peter 2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: 1 Peter 2:23 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. Treasury of Scripture Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that you are thereunto called, that you should inherit a blessing. rendering. 1 Peter 2:20-23 Proverbs 17:13 Proverbs 20:22 called. 1 Peter 2:21 1 Peter 5:10 See on Romans 8:28,30 that. Matthew 19:29 Matthew 25:34 Mark 10:17 |