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Verse of the Day

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1 Thessalonians 5:15 NIV

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

English Standard Version

See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

The Message

And be careful that when you get on each other's nerves you don't snap at each other. Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.

New King James Version

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.

New Living Translation

See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to everyone else.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

(Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15)

The ministers of the gospel are described by the work of their office, which is to serve and honour the Lord. It is their duty not only to give good counsel, but also to warn the flock of dangers, and reprove for whatever may be amiss. The people should honour and love their ministers, because their business is the welfare of men's souls. And the people should be at peace among themselves, doing all they can to guard against any differences. But love of peace must not make us wink at sin. The fearful and sorrowful spirits, should be encouraged, and a kind word may do much good. We must bear and forbear. We must be long-suffering, and keep down anger, and this to all men. Whatever man do to us, we must do good to others.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 In-Context

¹³ Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

¹⁴ And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

¹⁵ Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

¹⁶ Rejoice always,

¹⁷ pray continually,

This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Thursday, April 30

Romans 6:21

What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death!

Wednesday, April 29

James 2:8

If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbor as yourself," you are doing right.

Tuesday, April 28

John 1:12-13

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God -- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

Monday, April 27

Acts 4:10-12

"Know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. He is 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.' Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."