9 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Cor 14:1 — Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
• 1Thess 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.
• 1Tim 5:10 — Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed
• 3John 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.
• 3John 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.
• Dan 3:25 — He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
• Eccl 8:5 — Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment.
• Eph 5:1 — Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
• Gen 39:21 — But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
• Heb 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
• Matt 5:10 — Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• Prov 12:21 — There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
• Prov 15:9 — The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
• Prov 16:7 — When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
• Ps 38:20 — They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.
• Ps 38:20 — They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.
• Rom 8:28 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
• Rom 13:3 — For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
• Rom 13:3 — For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: