Bible Verses about

People Possibly Doing Evil


Romans 3:8

And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.

Romans 12:17-21

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. read more

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

3 John 1:11

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

Galatians 6:10

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Isaiah 5:20

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

Jeremiah 11:18

And the LORD hath given me knowledge of it, and I know it: then thou shewedst me their doings.

Jeremiah 18:8

If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Judges 2:11

And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:

Micah 2:1

Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.

Proverbs 1:16

For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.

Proverbs 21:10

The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

Proverbs 24:8

He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

Proverbs 2:14

Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;

Psalms 140:2

Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.

Psalms 52:3

Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.

Romans 16:19

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.