Romans 12:17
Unto no one, evil for evil rendering: providing honourable things before all men:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 dependeth on you, with all men being at peace:
Cross References
Proverbs 20:22Do not say, I will requite wrong! Wait thou for Yahweh that he may save thee.
Romans 12:19Not avenging, yourselves, beloved, but give place unto their anger; for it is written—Mine, is avenging, I, will recompense;—saith the Lord;
1 Corinthians 6:6But, brother with brother, sueth for judgment, and that before unbelievers?
2 Corinthians 8:20Arranging this—lest anyone, upon us, should cast blame, in this munificence which is being ministered by us;
Colossians 4:5In wisdom, be walking towards them who are without,—the opportunity, buying out for yourselves,
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards 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 →