Romans 12:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁷ 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.

Romans 12:17 Cross References

Genesis 42:25

Then Joseph commanded to fill their vessels with corn, and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus was it done unto them.

Proverbs 20:22

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Proverbs 24:29

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.

Matthew 5:24

leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Matthew 5:39

but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Romans 12:19

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Romans 14:16

Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

that ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but alway follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give none occasion to the adversary for reviling:

1 Peter 2:12

having your behaviour seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16

having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Ruth 3:14

And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could discern another. For he said, Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing-floor.

1 Samuel 26:11

The LORD forbid that I should put forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed: but now take, I pray thee, the spear that is at his head, and the cruse of water, and let us go.