1 Thessalonians 5:15 (KJV)

Passage

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

Nearby Context

1 Thessalonians 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "none", "render", "evil", "ever", "follow", "good", and "both". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "none" and "render", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 14's "Now we exhort you brethren warn them..." into verse 16's "Rejoice evermore...", so "none" and "render" belong inside that flow. In 1 Thessalonians context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "none" and "render" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.