Romans 12:17
to{no-one} giving-off/away bad in-place-of of{bad}, thinking/minding-ahead good in-sight of{all men},
Garth's Hyper-literal Translation
In The King James Version
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
In Context
18if enabled[adjective], the out of{you[plural]}, alongside of{all men} being-at-peace,
Cross References
Romans 12:19not out-justice-ing/vindicating sameselves, beloved, contrariwise, give place to{the wrath}, for it-has-been-written, "To{emphatically-me} [is] out-justice/vindication; I will-opposite/in-place-of-give-off/away[i.e. compensate in exchange]," [the] Lord is-saying.
1 Corinthians 6:6Contrariwise, brother alongside of{brother} is-being-judged, and the-same upon of{unbelieving[adjective]}.
2 Corinthians 8:20being-sent the-same[neuter], not who may-blemish-self us in to{the abundance, the-same, the being-served} under of{us},
Colossians 4:5Be-walking-around in to{wisdom} toward the[plural] outside, purchasing-selves-out the season,
1 Thessalonians 5:15Be-seeing no anyone to{whom} may-give-off/away bad in-place-of of{bad}; contrariwise, always be-chasing the beneficial and into one-another and into 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 →