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Romans 12:17-19
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written,“ Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
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1 Peter 3 9
not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
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1 Peter 2 19-1 Peter 2 23
For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:“ Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth”;who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;
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Proverbs 20:22
Do not say,“ I will recompense evil”; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.
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Matthew 5:39-41
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
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James 4:1-3
Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members?You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask.You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.
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1 Thessalonians 5 15
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
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Luke 6:29
To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either.
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Proverbs 2:8-10
He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints.Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path.When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul,
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Hosea 10:2
Their heart is divided; Now they are held guilty. He will break down their altars; He will ruin their sacred pillars.
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Proverbs 2:5
Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God.