1 Thessalonians 5:15

15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 in Other Translations

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.

15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

15 See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.

15 And be careful that when you get on each other's nerves you don't snap at each other. Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.

15 See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

15 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.

15 See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

15 Make sure that nobody pays back one wrong act with another. Always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 Meaning and Commentary

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render evil for evil unto any man
Not an ill word for an ill word, railing for railing, nor an ill action for an ill action; no, not to any man whatever, not to an enemy, a persecutor, a profane person, as well as not to a brother, a believer in Christ; and this the saints should not only be careful of, and guard against in themselves, but should watch over one another, and see to it, that no such practice is found in each other.

But ever follow that which is good;
honestly, morally, pleasantly, and profitably good; even every good work, which is according to the will of God, is done in faith, from love, and to the glory of God; and particularly acts of beneficence and liberality to the poor; and which are not to be once, or now and then done, but to be followed and pursued after, and that always;

both among yourselves, and to all men;
not only to the household of faith, though to them especially, and in the first place, but to all other men, as opportunity offers, even to our enemies, and them that persecute us, and despitefully use us; do good to their bodies, and to their souls, as much as in you lies, by feeding and clothing the one, and by praying for, advising, and instructing the other.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 In-Context

13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

16 Rejoice always,

17 pray continually,

Cross References

• 1. Romans 12:17; 1 Peter 3:9
• 2. Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 4:32