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1 Thessalonians 5

1 Thess. 5:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
horao (Greek #3708)
by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
KJV usage: behold, perceive, see, take heed.
Pronounce: hor-ah'-o
Origin: properly, to stare at (compare 3700), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally)
that none
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
render
apodidomi (Greek #591)
to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various applications)
KJV usage: deliver (again), give (again), (re-)pay(-ment be made), perform, recompense, render, requite, restore, reward, sell, yield.
Pronounce: ap-od-eed'-o-mee
Origin: from 575 and 1325
y evil
kakos (Greek #2556)
worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas 4190 properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
KJV usage: bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.
Pronounce: kak-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
for
anti (Greek #473)
opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in addition to)
KJV usage: for, in the room of. Often used in composition to denote contrast, requital, substitution, correspondence, etc.
Pronounce: an-tee'
Origin: a primary particle
evil
kakos (Greek #2556)
worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas 4190 properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
KJV usage: bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.
Pronounce: kak-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
unto any
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
man; but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
ever
pantote (Greek #3842)
every when, i.e. at all times
KJV usage: alway(-s), ever(-more).
Pronounce: pan'-tot-eh
Origin: from 3956 and 3753
follow
dioko (Greek #1377)
to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
KJV usage: ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.
Pronounce: dee-o'-ko
Origin: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb δίω (to flee; compare the base of 1169 and 1249)
z that which is good
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
, both
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
among
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
yourselves
allelon (Greek #240)
one another
KJV usage: each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with 3326 or 4314).
Pronounce: al-lay'-lone
Origin: Genitive plural from 243 reduplicated
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
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tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
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Prov. 20:22• 22Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee. (Prov. 20:22)
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Prov. 24:29• 29Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me, I will render to the man according to his work. (Prov. 24:29)
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Matt. 5:39,44• 39But *I* say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
 44But *I* say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you, (Matt. 5:39,44)
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1 Peter 3:9• 9not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but on the contrary, blessing others, because ye have been called to this, that ye should inherit blessing. (1 Peter 3:9)
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Gal. 6:10• 10So then, as we have occasion, let us do good towards all, and specially towards those of the household of faith. (Gal. 6:10)

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Gen. 45:24• 24And he sent his brethren away, and they departed. And he said to them, Do not quarrel on the way. (Gen. 45:24)
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1 Cor. 16:10• 10Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he works the work of the Lord, even as I. (1 Cor. 16:10)
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Eph. 5:15,33• 15See therefore how ye walk carefully, not as unwise but as wise,
 33But *ye* also, every one of you, let each so love his own wife as himself; but as to the wife I speak that she may fear the husband. (Eph. 5:15,33)
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1 Peter 1:22• 22Having purified your souls by obedience to the truth to unfeigned brotherly love, love one another out of a pure heart fervently; (1 Peter 1:22)
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Rev. 19:10• 10And I fell before his feet to do him homage. And he says to me, See thou do it not. I am thy fellow-bondman, and the fellow-bondman of thy brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Do homage to God. For the spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus. (Rev. 19:10)
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Rev. 22:9• 9And he says to me, See thou do it not. I am thy fellow-bondman, and the fellow-bondman of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Do homage to God. (Rev. 22:9)
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Ex. 23:4‑5• 4--If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt certainly bring it back to him.
 5If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under its burden, beware of leaving it to him: thou shalt certainly loosen it with him. (Ex. 23:4‑5)
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Lev. 19:18• 18Thou shalt not avenge thyself, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am Jehovah. (Lev. 19:18)
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1 Sam. 24:13• 13As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked; but my hand shall not be upon thee. (1 Sam. 24:13)
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Psa. 7:4• 4If I have rewarded evil to him that was at peace with me; (indeed I have freed him that without cause oppressed me;) (Psa. 7:4)
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Prov. 17:13• 13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. (Prov. 17:13)
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Prov. 20:22• 22Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee. (Prov. 20:22)
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Prov. 24:17,29• 17Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thy heart be glad when he stumbleth;
 29Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me, I will render to the man according to his work. (Prov. 24:17,29)
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Prov. 25:21• 21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: (Prov. 25:21)
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Matt. 5:39,44‑45• 39But *I* say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
 44But *I* say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you,
 45that ye may be the sons of your Father who is in the heavens; for he makes his sun rise on evil and good, and sends rain on just and unjust. (Matt. 5:39,44‑45)
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Luke 6:35• 35But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return, and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Highest; for *he* is good to the unthankful and wicked. (Luke 6:35)
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Rom. 12:17‑21• 17recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:
 18if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men;
 19not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance belongs to me, *I* will recompense, saith the Lord.
 20If therefore thine enemy should hunger, feed him; if he should thirst, give him drink; for, so doing, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.
 21Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Rom. 12:17‑21)
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1 Cor. 6:7• 7Already indeed then it is altogether a fault in you that ye have suits between yourselves. Why do ye not rather suffer wrong? why are ye not rather defrauded? (1 Cor. 6:7)
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1 Peter 2:22‑23• 22who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth;
 23who, when reviled, reviled not again; when suffering, threatened not; but gave himself over into the hands of him who judges righteously; (1 Peter 2:22‑23)
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1 Peter 3:9• 9not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but on the contrary, blessing others, because ye have been called to this, that ye should inherit blessing. (1 Peter 3:9)
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1 Thess. 2:12• 12that ye should walk worthy of God, who calls you to his own kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12)
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Deut. 16:20• 20Perfect justice shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and possess the land that Jehovah thy God giveth thee. (Deut. 16:20)
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Psa. 38:20• 20And they that render evil for good are adversaries unto me; because I pursue what is good. (Psa. 38:20)
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Rom. 14:19• 19So then let us pursue the things which tend to peace, and things whereby one shall build up another. (Rom. 14:19)
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1 Cor. 14:1• 1Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual manifestations, but rather that ye may prophesy. (1 Cor. 14:1)
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1 Tim. 6:11• 11But *thou*, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit. (1 Tim. 6:11)
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Heb. 12:14• 14Pursue peace with all, and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord: (Heb. 12:14)
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1 Peter 3:11‑13• 11And let him avoid evil, and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it;
 12because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears towards their supplications; but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
 13And who shall injure you if ye have become imitators of that which is good? (1 Peter 3:11‑13)
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3 John 11• 11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good is of God. He that does evil has not seen God. (3 John 11)
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Rom. 12:17‑18• 17recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:
 18if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men; (Rom. 12:17‑18)
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Gal. 6:10• 10So then, as we have occasion, let us do good towards all, and specially towards those of the household of faith. (Gal. 6:10)
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2 Tim. 2:24• 24And a bondman of the Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing; (2 Tim. 2:24)
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Titus 3:2• 2to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men. (Titus 3:2)
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1 Peter 2:17• 17Shew honour to all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king. (1 Peter 2:17)
• Next follows a cluster of short, pithy exhortations almost to the end, which deal first of all with our spirit or state personally; next, in our more public walk. (“On 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28” by W. Kelly)
• Thus would He have us to be not overcome of evil, but to overcome evil with good. Such is Christianity in practice, above heathenism and Judaism alike. (“On 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28” by W. Kelly)
• All this conduct depends on communion with God, on His presence with us, which makes us superior to evil. He is this in love; and we can be so by walking with Him. (“1 Thessalonians 5” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;

W. Kelly Translation

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See that none render to anyone evil for evil, but always pursue that which is good one toward another, and toward all.