Romans 12:17

rendering to no man evil for evil, premeditating things right in the sight of all men.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16thinking the same way toward each other, not thinking on lofty things, but accommodating to the lowly. Become not wise according to yourselves,

18If possible from you, keeping peace with all men,

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Cross References

Proverbs 20:22Say thou not, I will recompense evil. Wait for LORD, and he will save thee.

Romans 12:19not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath, for it is written, Vengeance is for me, I will repay, says Lord.

1 Corinthians 6:6But brother goes to law against brother, and this before unbelievers?

2 Corinthians 8:20Arranging this lest any man may criticize us in this bounty administered by us,

Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time,

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that not any man repays evil for evil to any man, but always pursue the good, both for each other and for all.

Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21

Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →

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