1 Thessalonians 5:15

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 5:15

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone. Instead, always pursue whatever is good, with one another and with 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.

NHEB

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always seek what is good both for each other and for all.

SMT

See that any return not evil to any: but always pursue good to one another, and to all.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 5:15

SeeG3708VerbthatnoneG5100 renderG591Verb evilG2556Adjective forG473Preposition evilG2556AdjectiveuntoanyG5100manbutG235Conjunction everG3842Adverb followG1377VerbthatwhichG3588isgoodG18Adjective bothG2532Conjunction amongG1519Preposition yourselvesG240 andG2532Conjunction toG1519Preposition allG3956Adjectivemen

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 5:15

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Overview of 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Summary

Pursue goodness without seeking revenge

Event

Prohibition against retaliation

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD