Romans 12:17
recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
In Context
18if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men;
Cross References
Proverbs 20:22Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
Romans 12:19not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, *I* will recompense, saith the Lord.
1 Corinthians 6:6But brother prosecutes his suit with brother, and that before unbelievers.
2 Corinthians 8:20avoiding this, that any one should blame us in this abundance [which is] administered by us;
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards 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 →