Romans 12:17

English Standard Version 2016

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.

Romans 12:19

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

1 Peter 3:16

having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Peter 2:12

Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

Romans 14:16

So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

Genesis 42:25

And Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, and to replace every man’s money in his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey. This was done for them.

1 Samuel 26:11

The Lord forbid that I should put out my hand against the Lord’s anointed. But take now the spear that is at his head and the jar of water, and let us go.”

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.”

Matthew 5:24

leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

Ruth 3:14

So she lay at his feet until the morning, but arose before one could recognize another. And he said, “Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.”