Romans 12:17

New English Translation

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

Cross References

Genesis 42:25

Then Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, to return each man’s money to his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey. His orders were carried out.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.

Proverbs 24:29

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

Matthew 5:24

leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother and then come and present your gift.

Matthew 5:39

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

Romans 12:19

Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

Romans 14:16

Therefore do not let what you consider good be spoken of as evil.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back 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 form of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

1 Peter 2:12

and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

1 Peter 3:16

Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

Ruth 3:14

So she slept beside him until morning. She woke up while it was still dark. Boaz thought, “No one must know that a woman visited the threshing floor.”

1 Samuel 26:11

But may the Lord prevent me from extending my hand against the Lord’s chosen one! Now take the spear by Saul’s head and the jug of water, and let’s get out of here!”