Romans 12:17 “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in…”

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

American Standard Version

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

Geneva Bible 1599

Recompence to no man euill for euill: procure things honest in the sight of all men.

Darby Translation

recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.

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Cross references

“Recompense”

Proverbs 20:22 1 Thessalonians 5:15 1 Peter 3:9 Matthew 5:39 Romans 12:19

Proverbs 20:22 · BSB

Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 · BSB

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

1 Peter 3:9 · BSB

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Matthew 5:39 · BSB

But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;

Romans 12:19 · BSB

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

“Provide”

1 Thessalonians 5:22 1 Peter 2:12 1 Peter 3:16 Romans 14:16 Colossians 4:5 1 Thessalonians 4:12

1 Thessalonians 5:22 · BSB

Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Peter 2:12 · BSB

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

1 Peter 3:16 · BSB

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

Romans 14:16 · BSB

Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.

Colossians 4:5 · BSB

Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12 · BSB

Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

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