Romans 12:17
Recompensyng to no man euyll for euyll. Prouydyng afore hande thynges honest, [not only before God, but also] in the syght of all men.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
In Context
18If it be possible, as much as lyeth in you, lyue peaceably with all men.
Cross References
Proverbs 20:22Say not thou, I wyll recompence euyll: but put thy trust in the Lorde, and he shall deliuer thee.
Romans 12:19Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but rather geue place vnto wrath. For it is written: Uengeaunce is myne, I wyll repay sayth the Lorde.
Colossians 4:5Walke in wisdome towarde the that are without, redeemyng the tyme.
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 →