Romans 12:17

giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

In Context

16of the same mind one toward another, not minding the high things, but with the lowly going along; become not wise in your own conceit;

18If possible — so far as in you — with all men being in peace;

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Cross References

Proverbs 20:22Do not say, 'I recompense evil,' Wait for Jehovah, and He delivereth thee.

Romans 12:19not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it hath been written, 'Vengeance [is] Mine,

1 Corinthians 6:6but brother with brother doth go to be judged, and this before unbelievers!

2 Corinthians 8:20avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,

Colossians 4:5in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;

1 Thessalonians 5:15see no one evil for evil may render to any one, but always that which is good pursue ye, both to one another and to 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 →

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