Romans 12:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil.  Give careful thought to do what is honourable  in everyone’s eyes.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ 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)

¹⁷ Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ 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

¹⁷ 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.

Romans 12:17 Cross References

Genesis 42:25

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.

Proverbs 20:22

Don’t say, ‘I will avenge this evil! ’ Wait on the Lord,  and he will rescue you.

Proverbs 24:29

Don’t say, ‘I’ll do to him what he did to me; I’ll repay the man for what he has done.’

Matthew 5:24

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.

Matthew 5:39

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.

Romans 12:19

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.

Romans 14:16

Therefore, do not let your good be slandered,

Colossians 4:5

Act wisely towards outsiders, making the most of the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may behave properly  in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.  ,

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See to it that no one repays evil for evil  to anyone,  but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Stay away  from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore, I want younger women to marry,  have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.

1 Peter 2:12

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.

1 Peter 3:16

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.

1 Peter 3:9

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.

Ruth 3:14

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.’

1 Samuel 26:11

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.’