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Selected Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:15 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 1Th 5:15 |
Strong Concordance |
See [3708] that none [3361] [5100] render [591] evil [2556] for [473] evil [2556] unto any [5100] man; but [235] ever [3842] follow [1377] that which [3588] is good [18], both [2532] among [1519] yourselves [240], and [2532] to [1519] all [3956] men. |
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King James |
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
(Rom 12:17; Pe1 3:9.)
unto any man--whether unto a Christian, or a heathen, however great the provocation.
follow--as a matter of earnest pursuit. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
See that none render evil for evil - See the notes on Mat 5:39, Mat 5:44. The meaning here is, that we are not to take vengeance; compare notes on Rom 12:17, Rom 12:19. This law is positive, and is universally binding. The moment we feel ourselves acting from a desire to "return evil for evil," that moment we are acting wrong. It may be right to defend our lives and the lives of our friends; to seek the protection of the law for our persons, reputation, or property, against those who would wrong us; to repel the assaults of calumniators and slanderers, but in no case should the motive be to do them wrong for the evil which they have done us.
But ever follow that which is good - Which is benevolent, kind, just, generous; see the notes, Rom 12:20-21.
Both among yourselves, and to all men - The phrase "to all men," seems to have been added to avoid the possibility of misconstruction. Some might possibly suppose that this was a good rule to be observed toward those of their own number, but that a greater latitude in avenging injuries might be allowable toward their enemies out of the church. The apostle, therefore, says that the rule is universal. It relates to the pagan, to infidels, sceptics, and persecutors, as well as to the members of the church. To every man we are to do good as we are able - no matter what they do to us. This is the rule which God himself observes toward the evil and unthankful (notes, Mat 5:45), and is one of the original and beautiful laws of our holy religion. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
That which is good (τὸ ἀγαθὸν)
Not to be limited to profitable, beneficent (as Lightfoot, Lnemann), although ἀγαθός commonly includes a corresponding beneficent relation of its subject to another subject, which is emphasized here by to all men. See on Rom 5:7. It may also include what is absolutely, morally good, as Rom 2:10. So Heb 13:21; Pe1 3:11; Rom 7:18. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| See that none - Watch over both yourselves and each other. Follow that which is good - Do it resolutely and perseveringly. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
See that none render evil for evil - Every temper contrary to love is contrary to Christianity. A peevish, fretful, vindictive man may be a child of Satan; he certainly is not a child of God.
Follow that which is good - That by which ye may profit your brethren and your neighbors of every description, whether Jews or Gentiles. |
9 Not [3361] rendering [591] evil [2556] for [473] evil [2556], or [2228] railing [3059] for [473] railing [3059]: but [1161] contrariwise [5121] blessing [2129]; knowing [1492] that [3754] ye are [2564] thereunto [1519] [5124] called [2564], that [2443] ye should inherit [2816] a blessing [2127].
17 Recompense [591] to no man [3367] evil [2556] for [473] evil [2556]. Provide [4306] things honest [2570] in the sight [1799] of all [3956] men [444].
45 That [3704] ye may be [1096] the children [5207] of your [5216] Father [3962] which [3588] is in [1722] heaven [3772]: for [3754] he maketh [393] his [846] sun [2246] to rise [393] on [1909] the evil [4190] and [2532] on the good [18], and [2532] sendeth rain [1026] on [1909] the just [1342] and [2532] on the unjust [94].
20 Therefore [3767] if [1437] thine [4675] enemy [2190] hunger [3983], feed [5595] him [846]; if [1437] he thirst [1372], give [4222] him [846] drink [4222]: for [1063] in so [5124] doing [4160] thou shalt heap [4987] coals [440] of fire [4442] on [1909] his [846] head [2776].
21 Be [3528] not [3361] overcome [3528] of [5259] evil [2556], but [235] overcome [3528] evil [2556] with [1722] good [18].
19 Dearly beloved [27], avenge [1556] not [3361] yourselves [1438], but [235] rather give [1325] place [5117] unto wrath [3709]: for [1063] it is written [1125], Vengeance [1557] is mine [1698]; I [1473] will repay [467], saith [3004] the Lord [2962].
17 Recompense [591] to no man [3367] evil [2556] for [473] evil [2556]. Provide [4306] things honest [2570] in the sight [1799] of all [3956] men [444].
44 But [1161] I [1473] say [3004] unto you [5213], Love [25] your [5216] enemies [2190], bless [2127] them that curse [2672] you [5209], do [4160] good [2573] to them that hate [3404] you [5209], and [2532] pray [4336] for [5228] them which [3588] despitefully use [1908] you [5209], and [2532] persecute [1377] you [5209];
39 But [1161] I [1473] say [3004] unto you [5213], That ye resist [436] not [3361] evil [4190]: but [235] whosoever [3748] shall smite [4474] thee [4571] on [1909] thy [4675] right [1188] cheek [4600], turn [4762] to him [846] the other [243] also [2532].
18 For [1063] I know [1492] that [3754] in [1722] me [1698] (that is [5123], in [1722] my [3450] flesh [4561],) dwelleth [3611] no [3756] good thing [18]: for [1063] to will [2309] is present [3873] with me [3427]; but [1161] how to perform [2716] that which is good [2570] I find [2147] not [3756].
11 Let him eschew [1578] [575] evil [2556], and [2532] do [4160] good [18]; let him seek [2212] peace [1515], and [2532] ensue [1377] it [846].
21 Make [2675] you [5209] perfect [2675] in [1722] every [3956] good [18] work [2041] to [1519] do [4160] his [846] will [2307], working [4160] in [1722] you [5213] that which is wellpleasing [2101] in his [846] sight [1799], through [1223] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]; to whom [3739] be glory [1391] for [1519] ever [165] and ever [165]. Amen [281].
10 But [1161] [2532] glory [1391], honour [5092], and [2532] peace [1515], to every man [3956] that worketh [2038] good [18], to the Jew [2453] first [4412], and [5037] also [2532] to the Gentile [1672]:
7 For [1063] scarcely [3433] for [5228] a righteous man [1342] will [599] one [5100] die [599]: yet [1063] peradventure [5029] for [5228] a good man [18] some [5100] would [5111] even [2532] dare [5111] to die [599].