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.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:22

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Thessalonians 5:22

Stay away  from every kind of evil.

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.

Colossians 4:5

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

Romans 14:16

Therefore, do not let your good be slandered,

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 Thessalonians 4:12

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

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.

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.’

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.

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.’