Romans 12:17
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Proverbs 20:22
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1 Thessalonians 5:15
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15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong,(A) but always strive to do what is good for each other(B) and for everyone else.
Matthew 5:39
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39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.(A)
2 Corinthians 8:20-21
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20 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. 21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.(A)
Philippians 4:8-9
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8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.(A) And the God of peace(B) will be with you.
Romans 12:19
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19 Do not take revenge,(A) my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[a](B) says the Lord.
Footnotes
- Romans 12:19 Deut. 32:35
1 Peter 3:16
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16 keeping a clear conscience,(A) so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.(B)
1 Peter 2:12
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12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds(A) and glorify God(B) on the day he visits us.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
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22 reject every kind of evil.
Colossians 4:5
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Romans 14:16
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16 Therefore do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.(A)
1 Timothy 5:14
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14 So I counsel younger widows to marry,(A) to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander.(B)
1 Thessalonians 4:12
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12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders(A) and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
1 Corinthians 6:6-7
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6 But instead, one brother(A) takes another to court—and this in front of unbelievers!(B)
7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?(C)
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