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