Leviticus 19:18
Proverbs 20:22
Proverbs 24:29
Matthew 5:39
39But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.Prov 20:22; 24:29; Isa 50:6; Lam 3:30; Luke 6:29; Rom 12:17, 19; 1Cor 6:7; 1Thes 5:15; 1Pet 3:9Matthew 5:44
44But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,Luke 6:27, 35; 23:34; Acts 7:60; Rom 12:14, 20, 35; 1Cor 4:12-13; 1Pet 2:23; 3:9Romans 12:17
17Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but ▼▼The Gk. lacks but
focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.Prov 20:22; Matt 5:39; Rom 14:16; 2Cor 8:21; 1Thes 5:15; 1Pet 3:9 1 Corinthians 6:7
7The very fact that you have lawsuits among yourselves is already a defeat for you. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?Prov 20:22; Matt 5:39-40; Luke 6:29; Rom 12:17, 19; 1Thes 5:15Galatians 6:10
10So then, whenever we have the opportunity, let us practice doing good to everyone, especially to the family of faith.John 9:4; 12:35; Eph 2:19; 1Thes 5:15; 1Tim 6:18; Titus 3:8; Heb 3:61 Thessalonians 3:12
12May the Lord greatly increase your love ▼▼Lit. cause you to increase and abound in love
for each other and for all people, just as we love you. ▼▼Lit. as we for you
1Thes 4:9-10; 5:15; 2Pet 1:7 1 Peter 3:9
9Do not pay others back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, bless them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.Prov 17:13; 20:22; Matt 5:39; 25:34; Rom 12:14, 17; 1Cor 4:12; 1Thes 5:15
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