Romans 12:17
And repay to no man evil for evil: but let it be your study to do good before all men.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
In Context
18And if possible, so far as it dependeth on you, live in peace with every man.
Cross References
Romans 12:19And be ye not avengers of yourselves, my beloved: but give place to wrath. For it is written: If thou dost not execute judgment for thyself, I will execute judgment for thee, saith God.
1 Corinthians 6:6but a brother litigateth with his brother, and also before them that believe not!
2 Corinthians 8:20And we hereby guarded, that no one should cast censure on us, in respect to this abundance which is ministered by us.
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom towards them without: and redeem your opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 5:15And beware, lest any of you return evil for evil, but always follow good deeds, towards one another, and towards 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 →