Romans 12:17
Don't pay back anyone evil for evil. Make sure you show everybody that what you're doing is good,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
In Context
18and as far as it's up to you, live at peace with everyone.
Cross References
Proverbs 20:22Don't say, “I'll get you back for doing me wrong.” Leave it to the Lord, and he'll help you.
Romans 12:19My dear friends, don't seek revenge, but leave it to God to execute judgment —as Scripture points out, “‘It's for me to dispense justice, I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 6:6Instead one believer takes another believer to court, and places the issue before unbelievers!
2 Corinthians 8:20We want to guard against anyone criticizing us about how we use this gift.
Colossians 4:5Behave wisely with outsiders, making the best use of every opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure none of you pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to one another, and to everyone.
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 →