See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
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Abba Poemen
AD 450
“What does ‘See that none of you repays evil for evil’ mean?” The old man said … ‘Passions work in four stages—first, in the heart; secondly, in the face; thirdly, in words; and fourthly, it is essential not to render evil for evil in deeds. If you can purify your heart, passion will not come into your expression; but if it comes into your face, take care not to speak; but if you do speak, cut the conversation short in case you render evil for evil.’ ”
