1 Thessalonians 5:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 5:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 5:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all m..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 — KJV
“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 5:15 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 5:15
“The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net. good: or, godly, or, merciful”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:15: none, ever, good
“And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. he that is eight...: Heb. a son of eight days”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:15: see, any, ever
“And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:15: evil, follow, good
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:15: evil, any, follow
“And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:15: any, ever, both
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