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Romans 12:17

Repay no one ra'a (evil) for ra'a (evil). Take into consideration what is haTov in the sight of everyone and do that. + 12:17 Prov 3:4 TARGUM HASHIVIM

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16Think with a (spiritual) consensus in achdus harmony among yourselves. Do not cherish the thoughts of the ba'al gaavah (haughty person), but associate with the anaviyim (humble), + 12:16 Isa 29:19 with the lowly am ha'aretz; do not be chachamim (wise ones) in your own estimation. + 12:16 Ro 1:22

18If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in shalom with everyone.

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Cross References

Proverbs 20:22Say not thou, I will pay back rah; 1 but wait on Hashem, and He shall save thee. 1

Romans 12:19Do not take your own revenge, beloved, but give opportunity for G-dʼs Charon Af (burning wrath), for it is written, LI NAKAM V'SHILEM (Vengeance is mine and recompense, repayment) — I am He who will repay, says Hashem. + 12:19 Dt 32:35

1 Corinthians 6:6But an Ach b'Moshiach takes another Ach b'Moshiach to court, and this before the courtroom of Apikorosim (Unbelievers)?

2 Corinthians 8:20Avoiding also that anyone should murmur about our handling of this liberal matanah (gift);

Colossians 4:5Walk in chochmah toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one returns ra'ah for ra'ah, but always pursue haTov both for one another 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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