Then Joseph commanded to fill their vessels with corn, and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus was it done unto them.
Romans 12:17 - Revised Version 1885 Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honourable in the sight of all men. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is honest and proper and noble [aiming to be above reproach] in the sight of everyone. [Prov. 20:22.] American Standard Version (1901) Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. Common English Bible Don’t pay back anyone for their evil actions with evil actions, but show respect for what everyone else believes is good. Catholic Public Domain Version Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. |
Then Joseph commanded to fill their vessels with corn, and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus was it done unto them.
Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.
leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.
that ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.
See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but alway follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give none occasion to the adversary for reviling:
having your behaviour seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could discern another. For he said, Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing-floor.
The LORD forbid that I should put forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed: but now take, I pray thee, the spear that is at his head, and the cruse of water, and let us go.