Romans 12:17
Pay back to no man evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and seemly in every one's esteem.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
In Context
18If you can, so far as it depends on you, live at peace with all the world.
Cross References
Romans 12:19Do not be revengeful, my dear friends, but give way before anger; for it is written, "`Revenge belongs to Me: I will pay back,' says the Lord."
1 Corinthians 6:6but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
2 Corinthians 8:20For against one thing we are on our guard--I mean against blame being thrown upon us in respect to these large and liberal contributions which are under our charge.
Colossians 4:5Behave wisely in relation to the outside world, buying up your opportunities.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world.
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 →