Romans 12:17
Render to no one evil for evil: behaving honorably in the sight of all men.
1770 John Worsley 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 it be possible, as much as ye can, live peaceably with all men.
Cross References
Romans 12:19Avenge not yourselves, my beloved; but rather give place to the wrath of others: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me, I will recompence, saith the Lord."
1 Corinthians 6:6But one brother goeth to law with another, and this before infidels.
2 Corinthians 8:20hereby taking care that no one might blame us in the disposal of this large sum which is administered by us:
Colossians 4:5redeeming the time.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one render evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both to each other and to 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 →