Romans 12:17

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 20:22 : 22 Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.
  • 2 Cor 8:20-21 : 20 And so that no man might be able to say anything against us in the business of this giving which has been put into our hands: 21 For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men.
  • Matt 5:39 : 39 But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.
  • Phil 4:8-9 : 8 For the rest, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things have honour, whatever things are upright, whatever things are holy, whatever things are beautiful, whatever things are of value, if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, give thought to these things. 9 The things which came to you by my teaching and preaching, and which you saw in me, these things do, and the God of peace will be with you.
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Not giving back evil for evil, or curse for curse, but in place of cursing, blessing; because this is the purpose of God for you that you may have a heritage of blessing.
  • 1 Pet 3:16 : 16 Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame.
  • Col 4:5 : 5 Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.
  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.
  • Rom 12:19 : 19 Do not give punishment for wrongs done to you, dear brothers, but give way to the wrath of God; for it is said in the holy Writings, Punishment is mine, I will give reward, says the Lord.
  • Rom 14:16 : 16 Let it not be possible for men to say evil about your good:
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Keep from every form of evil.
  • 1 Tim 5:14 : 14 So it is my desire that the younger widows may be married and have children, controlling their families, and giving the Evil One no chance to say anything against them,
  • Titus 2:4-5 : 4 Training the younger women to have love for their husbands and children, 5 To be wise in mind, clean in heart, kind; working in their houses, living under the authority of their husbands; so that no evil may be said of the word of God.
  • 1 Cor 13:4-5 : 4 Love is never tired of waiting; love is kind; love has no envy; love has no high opinion of itself, love has no pride; 5 Love's ways are ever fair, it takes no thought for itself; it is not quickly made angry, it takes no account of evil;

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Thess 5:15
    82%

    15Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.

  • Rom 12:18-21
    4 verses
    82%

    18As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men.

    19Do not give punishment for wrongs done to you, dear brothers, but give way to the wrath of God; for it is said in the holy Writings, Punishment is mine, I will give reward, says the Lord.

    20But if one who has hate for you is in need of food or of drink, give it to him, for in so doing you will put coals of fire on his head.

    21Do not let evil overcome you, but overcome evil by good.

  • Rom 12:14-16
    3 verses
    77%

    14Give blessing and not curses to those who are cruel to you.

    15Take part in the joy of those who are glad, and in the grief of those who are sorrowing.

    16Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.

  • 1 Pet 3:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

    8Last of all, see that you are all in agreement; feeling for one another, loving one another like brothers, full of pity, without pride:

    9Not giving back evil for evil, or curse for curse, but in place of cursing, blessing; because this is the purpose of God for you that you may have a heritage of blessing.

  • Prov 24:29
    75%

    29Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.

  • Titus 3:2
    74%

    2To say no evil of any man, not to be fighters, to give way to others, to be gentle in behaviour to all men.

  • Prov 17:13
    74%

    13If anyone gives back evil for good, evil will never go away from his house.

  • Prov 3:29-30
    2 verses
    73%

    29Do not make evil designs against your neighbour, when he is living with you without fear.

    30Do not take up a cause at law against a man for nothing, if he has done you no wrong.

  • Luke 6:29-31
    3 verses
    73%

    29If a man gives you a blow on one side of your face, then let the other side be turned to him; from him who takes away your coat, do not keep back your robe.

    30Give to everyone who comes with a request, and if a man takes away your property, make no attempt to get it back again.

    31Do to others as you would have them do to you.

  • Matt 5:38-39
    2 verses
    73%

    38You have knowledge that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

    39But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.

  • 2 Cor 8:21
    72%

    21For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men.

  • Rom 14:16
    72%

    16Let it not be possible for men to say evil about your good:

  • Phil 2:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3Doing nothing through envy or through pride, but with low thoughts of self let everyone take others to be better than himself;

    4Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.

  • Prov 20:22
    71%

    22Do not say, I will give punishment for evil: go on waiting for the Lord, and he will be your saviour.

  • 1 Pet 2:12
    71%

    12Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.

  • Col 3:25
    71%

    25For the wrongdoer will have punishment for the wrong he has done, without respect for any man's position.

  • Luke 6:35
    71%

    35But be loving to those who are against you and do them good, and give them your money, not giving up hope, and your reward will be great and you will be the sons of the Most High: for he is kind to evil men, and to those who have hard hearts.

  • 1 Pet 2:17
    70%

    17Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.

  • Rom 12:9-10
    2 verses
    70%

    9Let love be without deceit. Be haters of what is evil; keep your minds fixed on what is good.

    10Be kind to one another with a brother's love, putting others before yourselves in honour;

  • 1 Cor 10:32
    70%

    32Give no cause of trouble to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God.

  • Prov 24:19
    70%

    19Do not be troubled because of evil-doers, or have envy of sinners:

  • Rom 12:2
    70%

    2And let not your behaviour be like that of this world, but be changed and made new in mind, so that by experience you may have knowledge of the good and pleasing and complete purpose of God.

  • 1 Cor 10:24
    70%

    24Let a man give attention not only to what is good for himself, but equally to his neighbour's good.

  • 2 Thess 1:6
    70%

    6For it is an act of righteousness on God's part to give trouble as their reward to those who are troubling you,

  • 2 Cor 13:7
    69%

    7Now our prayer to God is that you may do no evil; not in order that it may be put to our credit, but so that you may do what is right, whatever we may seem.

  • Rom 13:7-8
    2 verses
    69%

    7Give to all what is their right: taxes to him whose they are, payment to him whose right it is, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour is to be given.

    8Be in debt for nothing, but to have love for one another: for he who has love for his neighbour has kept all the law.

  • Ps 79:12
    69%

    12And give punishment seven times over into the breast of our neighbours for the bitter words which they have said against you, O Lord.

  • Matt 7:12
    69%

    12All those things, then, which you would have men do to you, even so do you to them: because this is the law and the prophets.

  • Lev 24:20
    69%

    20Wound for wound, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; whatever damage he has done, so let it be done to him.

  • Luke 6:27
    69%

    27But I say to you who give ear to me, Have love for those who are against you, do good to those who have hate for you,

  • Rom 14:19
    69%

    19So then, let us go after the things which make peace, and the things by which we may be a help to one another.

  • 1 Thess 4:12
    69%

    12That you may be respected by those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

  • Heb 12:14
    69%

    14Let your desire be for peace with all men, and to be made holy, without which no man may see the Lord;

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    69%

    3Giving no cause for trouble in anything, so that no one may be able to say anything against our work;

  • Eph 6:7
    69%

    7Doing your work readily, as to the Lord, and not to men:

  • 2 Thess 3:15
    69%

    15Have no feeling of hate for him, but take him in hand seriously as a brother.

  • 1 Pet 3:17
    69%

    17Because if it is God's purpose for you to undergo pain, it is better to do so for well-doing than for evil-doing.