Romans 12:17
Returning to no one evil for evil; providing things beautiful in the sight of all men.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 is within your power, living in peace with all men;
Cross References
Romans 12:19avenging not yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it has been written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.
1 Corinthians 6:6But does brother go to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers?
2 Corinthians 8:20and avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this benefaction administered by us:
Colossians 4:5Walk about in wisdom toward the aliens, buying in the opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one may return evil for evil to any one; but always pursue good toward one another, and toward 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 →