Romans 12:17 - Tree of Life Version

¹⁷ Repay no one evil for evil; give thought to what is good in the eyes of all people.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ 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)

¹⁷ Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

Common English Bible

¹⁷ 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

¹⁷ 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.

Romans 12:17 Tagairtí Cros

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. So it was done for them.

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for Adonai, so He may deliver You.

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, “I will do to him what he has done to me; I will pay him back for his deed!”

Matthew 5:24

leave your offering there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you, do not resist an evildoer. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him also the other.

Romans 12:19

Never take your own revenge, loved ones, but give room for God’s wrath—for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” says Adonai.

Romans 14:16

Therefore do not let what is good for you be spoken of as evil—

Colossians 4:5

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

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so you may behave properly toward outsiders and not have need of anything.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

keep away from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore, I want the younger widows to get married, have children, manage a household, and give no opportunity to the enemy for slander.

1 Peter 2:12

Keep your conduct honorable among the Gentiles. Then while they speak against you as evildoers, they may—from noticing your good deeds—glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16

yet with humility and reverence—keeping a clear conscience so that, whatever you are accused of, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Messiah may be put to shame.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead—it is for this reason you were called, so that you might inherit a blessing.

Ruth 3:14

So she lay at his feet until morning, but got up before one person could be distinguished from another, for he said, “Do not let it be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.”

1 Samuel 26:11

Adonai forbid that I should lay my hand on Adonai’s anointed! Now, just take the spear that is at his head and the water jar and let’s go.”