Romans 12:17
Recompence to no man euill for euill: procure things honest in the sight of all men.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
In Context
18If it bee possible, as much as in you is, haue peace with all men.
Cross References
Proverbs 20:22Say not thou, I wil recompense euill: but waite vpon the Lord, and he shall saue thee.
Romans 12:19Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but giue place vnto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine: I will repay, saith the Lord.
1 Corinthians 6:6But a brother goeth to law with a brother, and that vnder the infidels.
2 Corinthians 8:20Auoiding this, that no man shoulde blame vs in this aboundance that is ministred by vs,
Colossians 4:5Walke wisely towarde them that are without, and redeeme the season.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none recompense euil for euil vnto any man: but euer follow that which is good, both toward your selues, and toward all men.
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 →