Romans 12:17

In 9 translations

BSB

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

KJV

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

WEB

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

ASV

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

LSV

giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.

YLT

giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.

DBY

recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:

DRC

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.

GNV

Recompence to no man euill for euill: procure things honest in the sight of all men.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

μηδενὶ κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ ἀποδιδόντες· προνοούμενοι καλὰ ἐνώπιον πάντων ἀνθρώπων·

RP2018

Μηδενὶ κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ ἀποδιδόντες. Προνοούμενοι καλὰ ἐνώπιον πάντων ἀνθρώπων.

TR-Boyd

Μηδενὶ κακὸν ἀντὶ κακοῦ ἀποδιδόντες. Προνοούμενοι καλὰ ἐνώπιον πάντων ἀνθρώπων.

SCR1894

μηδενι κακον αντι κακου αποδιδοντες προνοουμενοι καλα ενωπιον παντων ανθρωπων

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 20:22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
• 1 Peter 3:9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
• Matthew 5:39But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
• 2 Corinthians 8:20–21We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
• Philippians 4:8–9Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. Whatever you…
• Romans 12:19Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
• 1 Peter 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.
• 1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
• 1 Corinthians 13:4–5Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
• Romans 14:16Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.
• Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
• Titus 2:4–5In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be…
• 1 Thessalonians 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
• 1 Corinthians 6:6–7Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers! The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not…

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