Romans 12:17

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Don’t pay back evil with evil. Be careful to do what everyone considers right.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one pays back one wrong act with another. Instead, always try to do what’s good for each other and for everyone else.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you not to retaliate against someone who treats you poorly. Suppose someone slaps you on your right cheek. Then turn your other cheek to them as well.

1 Peter 3:9

If someone does something wrong to you or insults you, don’t do the same thing to them. Instead, respond with kind words. This is what God wants you to do so that you can receive a blessing.

Romans 12:19

My dear friends, don’t try to get even with other people. Leave it up to God to punish them. After all, it’s written that the Lord says, “I’m the one who punishes people who do wrong, and I will pay them back.”

1 Peter 3:16

Keep your conscience clear, so that even if people say bad things about you as believers in Christ, they’ll be ashamed when the way you live proves them wrong.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

but get far away from every kind of evil.

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe might accuse you of doing wrong. But lead such good lives among them that they’ll see your good deeds and give glory to God on the day Jesus returns.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders. Make the most of every opportunity.

Romans 14:16

Don’t let something you know is good be spoken of as if it were evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I encourage younger widows to get married again, have children, and take care of their own homes. That way the enemy won’t get the chance to say bad things about them.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then outsiders will have respect for your everyday life, and you won’t have to depend on anyone.

Matthew 5:24

Leave your gift in front of the altar, go and make peace with them, and then come back and offer your gift.