From Nave’s Topical Bible
Good for Evil
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 9Passages listed
- 7Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
- General scriptures concerningMatthew 5:44–47Luke 6:27–36
- RETURNING
- INSTANCES OF
- Abraham, to AbimelechGenesis 20:14–18
- David, to Saul1 Samuel 24:17
- Elisha, to the Syrians2 Kings 6:222 Kings 6:23
- David, to his enemiesPsalms 35:12–14
- Jesus, to his crucifiersLuke 23:34
- Stephen, to his murderersActs 7:60
- See Golden Rule
- See Evil for Good
The passages, in Bible order (9)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 9 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- Genesis 20:14–18
So Abimelech brought sheep and cattle, menservants and maidservants, and he gave them to Abraham and restored his wife Sarah to him.
Commentary on Genesis 20:14–181 voice
And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- 1 Samuel 24:17
and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil.
Commentary on 1 Samuel 24:171 voice
Not even this act of benevolence moved Saul, however. Again he gathered an army and again he set out in pursuit, until he was a second time apprehended by David in the cave where he more clearly revealed his own iniquity and made the virtue of David even more resplendent. Envy is the most savage form of hatred. Favors render those who are hostile to us for any other reason more tractable, but kind treatment shown to an envious and spiteful person only aggravates his dislike.
Basil of Caesarea· CONCERNING ENVY, 379Patristic
- 2 Kings 6:22
“Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.”
Commentary on 2 Kings 6:222 voices
And he answered, thou shalt not smite them,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
Elsewhere, also, that is, in the books of Kings we read that Elisha was in Samaria, and suddenly an army of Syrians surrounded and set on him. Gehazi saw them and said to his master, "O master, what shall we do?" And Elisha the prophet said, "Do not fear, for there are more with us than with them." And he prayed that the Lord would open the eyes of Gehazi. And his eyes were opened, and he saw the mountain full of horses and chariots around Elisha. And Elisha prayed that God would strike them with blindness.
Ambrose of Milan· ON THE DEATH OF THEODOSIUS 10, 397Patristic
- 2 Kings 6:23
So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again.
Commentary on 2 Kings 6:232 voices
Thus, when the king of Syria wanted to capture holy Elisha the prophet and subject him to his power and had surrounded him with many warriors and troops, he was not terrified or disturbed but said to the servant who brought him the information: Do …
Maximus of Turin· Commentary (church-history corpus), 465Patristic
Elsewhere, also, that is, in the books of Kings we read that Elisha was in Samaria, and suddenly an army of Syrians surrounded and set on him. Gehazi saw them and said to his master, "O master, what shall we do?" And Elisha the prophet said, "Do not fear, for there are more with us than with them." And he prayed that the Lord would open the eyes of Gehazi. And his eyes were opened, and he saw the mountain full of horses and chariots around Elisha. And Elisha prayed that God would strike them with blindness.
Ambrose of Milan· ON THE DEATH OF THEODOSIUS 10, 397Patristic
- Psalms 35:12–14
They repay me evil for good, to the bereavement of my soul.
Commentary on Psalms 35:12–141 voice
As to the second, he says, "they repaid me evil for good," done for them in the Old Testament. Mic. 6: "My people, what have I done to you?" etc. And in the New Testament, because he opened the eyes of the blind and conferred …
Thomas Aquinas· Exposition on the Psalms of David, 1274Patristic
- Matthew 5:44–47
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Commentary on Matthew 5:44–472 voices
Many measuring the commandments of God by their own weakness, not by the strength of the saints, hold these commands for impossible, and say that it is virtue enough not to hate our enemies; but to love them is a command beyond human nature to obey. But it must be understood that Christ enjoins not impossibilities but perfection. Such was the temper of David towards Saul and Absalom; the Martyr Stephen also prayed for his enemies while they stoned him, and Paul wished himself anathema for the sake of his persecutors. (Rom. 9:3.)
Jerome· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 420Patristic
But I say unto you, love your enemies,.... That is, as the Apostle Paul may be thought to interpret the words of Christ, Rom 12:
John Gill· Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)Reformed
- Luke 6:27–36
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Commentary on Luke 6:27–361 voice
Love is commanded when it is said, "Love your enemies," so that the saying which was uttered already before the church may be fulfilled: "Set in order love in me." For love is set in order when the precepts of love are formed. See how it began from the heights and cast the law undeneath the backs of the gospel's blessing. The law commands the revenge of punishment. The gospel bestows love for hostility, benevolence for hatred, prayer for curses, help for the persecuted, patience for the hungry and grace of reward.
Ambrose of Milan· Commentary on Luke, 397Patristic
- Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
Commentary on Luke 23:341 voice
(Hom. in Pass. Dom.) He also who for our sakes took upon Him all our conditions, put on our garments, the signs of Adam's death, that He might put them off, and in their stead clothe us with life and incorruption. It follows, And they parted his raiment among them, and cast lots.
Athanasius of Alexandria· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 373Patristic
- Acts 7:60
Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Commentary on Acts 7:602 voices
What beyond;-that you should not swear nor curse; that you should not seek again your goods when taken from you; that, when you receive a buffet, you should give your other cheek to the smiter; that you should forgive a brother who sins against you, not only seven times, but seventy times seven times, but, moreover, all his sins altogether; that you should love your enemies; that you should offer prayer for your adversaries and persecutors? Can you accomplish these things unless you maintain the stedfastness of patience and endurance?
Cyprian· Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews, 258Patristic
And he kneeled down,....
John Gill· Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)Reformed