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Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> See that no one has repaid to anyone evil for evil, but always pursue the good also toward one another and toward all. <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">King James Bible</a> See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. <a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New King James Version</a> See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. <a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all men. <a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. <a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. <a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all. <a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Don't be hateful to people, just because they are hateful to you. Rather, be good to each other and to everyone else. <a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but alway follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all. <a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else. <a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> See that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but at all times make it your aim to do good to one another and to all people. <a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else. <a href="/net/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NET Bible</a> See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. <a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always seek what is good both for each other and for all. <a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/web/1_thessalonians/5.htm">World English Bible</a> See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> see [that] no one may render evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good, both to one another and to all; <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> See that no one has repaid to anyone evil for evil, but always pursue the good also toward one another and toward all. <a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> see no one evil for evil may render to any one, but always that which is good pursue ye, both to one another and to all; <a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> See that any return not evil to any: but always pursue good to one another, and to all.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men. <a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone. Instead, always pursue whatever is good, with one another and with all. <a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Bible</a> See that no one returns evil for evil; rather, always seek what is good [both] for each other and for all. <a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> See that none of you render evil for evil; but always follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Beware lest anyone of you reward evil for evil, but always run after the good with each and every person.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> See that no one render evil for evil to any, but always pursue that which is good toward one another and toward all.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> See that no one may return evil for evil to any one; but always pursue good toward one another, and toward all. <a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> See that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Don't allow any one to return evil for evil, but strive to do all the good you can to one another, and to all the world. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world. <a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> See that no one render to any one evil for evil; but always pursue that which is good, toward one another, and toward all. <a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> See that no one render evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both to each other and to all men. <a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=724" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Christian Living</a> …14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. 15<a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: Horate (V-PMA-2P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">Make sure that</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">one</a> <a href="/greek/591.htm" title="591: apodō (V-ASA-3S) -- From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.">repays</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tini (IPro-DMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object."></a> <a href="/greek/2556.htm" title="2556: kakon (Adj-ANS) -- Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.">evil</a> <a href="/greek/473.htm" title="473: anti (Prep) -- A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2556.htm" title="2556: kakou (Adj-GNS) -- Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.">evil.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise."></a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.">Always</a> <a href="/greek/1377.htm" title="1377: diōkete (V-PMA-2P) -- To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.">pursue</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what is</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathon (Adj-ANS) -- A primary word; good.">good</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/240.htm" title="240: allēlous (RecPro-AMP) -- One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.">one another</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all people.</a> 16Rejoice at all times.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-21</a> Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ... <a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-48</a> You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; / if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; ... <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a> 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. <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-36</a> But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. / If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. ... <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a> Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. <a href="/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29</a> Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.” <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a> Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ... <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31-32</a> Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-14</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. <a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a> Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7-8</a> Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. <a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a> My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. <a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17-18</a> But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. <a href="/genesis/50-15.htm">Genesis 50:15-21</a> When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge? Then he will surely repay us for all the evil that we did to him.” / So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Before he died, your father commanded, / ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.See.<a href="/genesis/45-24.htm">Genesis 45:24</a> So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10</a> Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.<a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15,33</a> See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, … none.<a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4,5</a> If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again… <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a> 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.<a href="/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13</a> As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.ever.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:12</a> That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.<a href="/deuteronomy/16-20.htm">Deuteronomy 16:20</a> That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.<a href="/psalms/38-20.htm">Psalm 38:20</a> They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.and.<a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17,18</a> Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men… <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.<a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24</a> And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm">Always</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">Nobody</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Opportunities</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Pays</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Render</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-18.htm">Repays</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-26.htm">Returns</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Try</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">World</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">Always</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-4.htm">Nobody</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-16.htm">Opportunities</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-9.htm">Pays</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Render</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-10.htm">Repays</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-22.htm">Returns</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Try</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">World</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-22.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 5</div>1. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">He proceeds in the description of Christ's coming to judgment;</a> 16. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">and gives various instructions;</a> 23. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">and so concludes the epistle.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_thessalonians/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. This phrase emphasizes the Christian ethic of non-retaliation, echoing Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount (<a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a>) where He instructs to turn the other cheek. The concept of not repaying evil for evil is rooted in the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a>, which advises against seeking revenge. In the cultural context of the Greco-Roman world, where honor and retribution were highly valued, this teaching would have been countercultural and challenging. The early Christian community was called to reflect Christ's example, who did not retaliate when wronged (<a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a>). This principle is also a reflection of God's justice, trusting that He will ultimately right all wrongs (<a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a>).Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. This phrase calls believers to actively seek the welfare of others, both within the Christian community and beyond. The Greek word for "pursue" implies a continuous and intentional effort, suggesting that doing good is not passive but requires deliberate action. This aligns with the broader biblical mandate to love one's neighbor (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>; <a href="/mark/12-31.htm">Mark 12:31</a>) and to do good to all, especially to those who belong to the family of believers (<a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a>). The call to pursue good for "all people" underscores the universal scope of Christian love and service, transcending ethnic, social, and religious boundaries. This reflects the inclusive nature of the Gospel and the mission of the Church to be a light to the nations (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>; <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> A city in Macedonia where Paul established a church. The Thessalonians were the recipients of this letter. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_thessalonian_church.htm">The Thessalonian Church</a> A group of early Christians facing persecution and challenges, to whom Paul wrote to encourage and instruct in faith and conduct.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/rejecting_retaliation.htm">Rejecting Retaliation</a> Christians are called to a higher standard of conduct, rejecting the natural human inclination to retaliate when wronged. This reflects the transformative power of the Gospel in our lives. <a href="/topical/p/pursuing_goodness.htm">Pursuing Goodness</a> Actively seeking the good of others, including those outside the faith, is a testimony to the love of Christ. This pursuit requires intentionality and often self-sacrifice. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_witness.htm">Community and Witness</a> The call to pursue good for one another within the church strengthens community bonds and serves as a powerful witness to the world of the unity and love found in Christ. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_good.htm">Understanding Good</a> The Greek word for "good" (agathos) implies moral excellence and beneficial actions. Christians are encouraged to discern and act upon what truly benefits others spiritually and practically. <a href="/topical/u/universal_application.htm">Universal Application</a> The instruction to pursue good is not limited to fellow believers but extends to all people, reflecting God's universal love and desire for all to come to repentance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_thessalonians_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 5</a> <a href="/q/how_to_prepare_for_the_lord's_arrival.htm">Should you repay evil with evil?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_godly_man.htm">What defines a godly man?</a> <a href="/q/should_you_repay_evil_with_evil.htm">Should you repay evil with evil?</a> <a href="/q/who_existed_before_abraham.htm">What is the expectation of positive future outcomes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) See that.--The exhortation is given to those who have the authority to oversee the Church (<a href="/acts/19-28.htm" title="And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.">Acts 19:28</a>; <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm" title="Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;">1Peter 5:2</a>).None render evil for evil.--Like the prohibition of fornication, abstinence from revenge is practically a new thought for Greeks, among whom feuds were frequent and undying. (Comp. <a href="/romans/1-31.htm" title="Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:">Romans 1:31</a>; <a href="/titus/3-3.htm" title="For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.">Titus 3:3</a>.)That which is good--i.e., that which is kind. (See Note on <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm" title="But now when Timotheus came from you to us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that you have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:">1Thessalonians 3:6</a>.) This duty is to be "followed," i.e., made an object to be pursued eagerly, "toward all men." There is not one standard of morals towards the brethren and another towards the world. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - See that none render evil for evil unto any. The prohibition of revenge is peculiarly Christian, neither corresponding to the spirit of heathenism, nor yet clearly revealed in Judaism. A precisely similar prohibition is given in <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a>, "Recompense to no man evil for evil." But ever follow; pursue after. That which is good; the good, the beneficial. Both among yourselves; your fellow-Christians. And to all men. The human race in general; the one being brotherly kindness and the other charity (<a href="/2_peter/1-7.htm">2 Peter 1:7</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Make sure that Ὁρᾶτε (Horate) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. no μή (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. one τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. repays ἀποδῷ (apodō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc. evil κακὸν (kakon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. for ἀντὶ (anti) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_473.htm">Strong's 473: </a> A primary particle; opposite, i.e. Instead or because of. evil. κακοῦ (kakou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. Always πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3842.htm">Strong's 3842: </a> Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. pursue διώκετε (diōkete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1377.htm">Strong's 1377: </a> To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute. what [is] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. good ἀγαθὸν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. one another ἀλλήλους (allēlous) Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_240.htm">Strong's 240: </a> One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. all [people]. πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. 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