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Related Verses

Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.”

Proverbs 17:13
If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.

Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Romans 12:17
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

Romans 12:19
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.

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