Romans 12:17

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.”

— WEB

“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”

— KJV

“Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.”

— ASV

Cross-references

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Proverbs 20:22 "Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you."
1 Thessalonians 5:15 "See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all."
1 Peter 3:9 "not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a ble…"
Matthew 5:39 "But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also."
2 Corinthians 8:20-21 "We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us."
Philippians 4:8-9 "Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever …"
Romans 12:19 "Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says th…"
1 Peter 3:16 "having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Ch…"

Commentary

Recompense--"Recompensing," &c.--(See on Rom 12:14). Provide--"Providing" things honest--"honorable" in the sight of all men--The idea (which is from Pro 3:4) is the care which Christians should take so to demean themselves as to command the respect of all men.

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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