Romans 12:17

Modern English Version

Repay no one evil for evil. Commend what is honest in the sight of all men.

Cross References

Genesis 42:25

Joseph then gave the command to fill their sacks with grain and to restore every man’s money to his sack and to give them provisions for the way. And it was done for them.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait on the Lord, and He will save you.

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his deed.”

Matthew 5:24

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

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not resist an evil person. But whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other as well.

Romans 12:19

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to God’s wrath, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine. I will repay,” says the Lord.

Romans 14:16

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

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, wisely using the opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may walk honestly toward those who are outsiders and that you may lack nothing.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But always seek to do good to one another and to all.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from all appearances of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, and give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

1 Peter 2:12

Live your lives honorably among the Gentiles, so that though they speak against you as evildoers, they shall see your good works and thereby glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16

Have a good conscience so that evildoers who speak evil of you and falsely accuse your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil, or curse for curse, but on the contrary, bless, knowing that to this you are called, so that you may receive a blessing.

Ruth 3:14

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

1 Samuel 26:11

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