Joseph then gave orders to fill their containers with grain, return each man’s silver to his sack, and give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out.
Romans 12:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honourable in everyone’s eyes. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is honest and proper and noble [aiming to be above reproach] in the sight of everyone. [Prov. 20:22.] American Standard Version (1901) Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. Common English Bible Don’t pay back anyone for their evil actions with evil actions, but show respect for what everyone else believes is good. Catholic Public Domain Version Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. |
Joseph then gave orders to fill their containers with grain, return each man’s silver to his sack, and give them provisions for their journey. This order was carried out.
Don’t say, ‘I will avenge this evil! ’ Wait on the Lord, and he will rescue you.
Don’t say, ‘I’ll do to him what he did to me; I’ll repay the man for what he has done.’
leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled with your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.
But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, because it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, , says the Lord.
so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone. ,
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
Therefore, I want younger women to marry, have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.
Conduct yourselves honourably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits.
Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.
not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.
So she lay down at his feet until morning but got up while it was still dark. Then Boaz said, ‘Don’t let it be known that a woman came to the threshing-floor.’
However, as the Lord is my witness, I will never lift my hand against the Lord’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and the water jug by his head, and let’s go.’