29 (A)Do not say, “Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me;
I will [a]render to the man according to his work.”

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  1. Proverbs 24:29 Lit bring back

39 But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but (A)whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

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17 (A)Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. [a](B)Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

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  1. Romans 12:17 Lit Take thought for

19 (A)Never take your own revenge, beloved, but [a]leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “(B)Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

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  1. Romans 12:19 Lit give a place

15 See that (A)no one repays another with evil for evil, but always (B)seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.

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(A)not returning evil for evil or (B)insult for insult, but [a]giving a (C)blessing instead; for (D)you were called for the very purpose that you might (E)inherit a blessing.

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  1. 1 Peter 3:9 Lit blessing instead