Romans 12:17
giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.
Literal Standard Version
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—so far as in you—with all men being in peace;
Cross References
Proverbs 20:22Do not say, “I repay evil,” || Wait for YHWH, and He delivers you.
Romans 12:19not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it has been written: “Vengeance [is] Mine,
1 Corinthians 6:6But brother with brother goes to be judged, and this before unbelievers!
2 Corinthians 8:20avoiding this, lest anyone may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time,
1 Thessalonians 5:15see [that] no one may render evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue that which is good, both to one another and to 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 →