See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
(Rom 12:17; Pe1 3:9.) unto any man--whether unto a Christian, or a heathen, however great the provocation. follow--as a matter of earnest pursuit.
Guard against rendering evil for evil, whether in word or deed, to any man whatsoever, not only believers but enemies and persecutors too. Then pursue eagerly every good work done in faith and to God's glory, especially acts of mercy to the poor, both among yourselves and to all men, doing good to body and soul as opportunity affords.
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We are forbidden to take vengeance; the moment the desire to return evil stirs in us, we act wrong. Defense of life and legal remedy are lawful, but never from a motive to wrong our enemy. The rule is universal and binds us toward heathen and persecutors as toward the church, imitating God's own kindness toward the evil and unthankful.
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