Romans 12:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.”
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“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Romans 12:17 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ruth 3:14So she lay down at his feet until morning, but she got up before anyone else could recognize her. Then Boaz said, “Do not let it be known that a woman came to the threshing floor.”
- Proverbs 20:22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
- Matthew 5:39But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
- Romans 12:19Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
- Romans 14:16Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.
- 1 Corinthians 6:6Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!
- 1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
- 2 Corinthians 8:20We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
- Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.
- 1 Timothy 5:14So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.
- Titus 2:4In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,
- 1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- 1 Peter 3:9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
- 1 Peter 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).