Romans 12:17

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:22

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

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.

Matthew 5:39

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

1 Peter 3:9

Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been 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

and keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are abused, 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

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

Romans 14:16

So do not let your good be spoken of as evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, rule their households, and give the enemy no occasion to revile us.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may command the respect of outsiders, and be dependent on nobody.

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 forth 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.”