Romans 12:17

Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

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  • Prov 20:22 : 22 ¶ Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
  • 2 Cor 8:20-21 : 20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: 21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
  • Matt 5:39 : 39 ‹But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.›
  • Phil 4:8-9 : 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
  • 1 Pet 3:16 : 16 ¶ Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
  • Col 4:5 : 5 ¶ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by [your] good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
  • Rom 12:19 : 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
  • Rom 14:16 : 16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of:
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
  • 1 Tim 5:14 : 14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
  • Titus 2:4-5 : 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 [To be] discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
  • 1 Cor 13:4-5 : 4 ¶ Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

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    15 See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

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    18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

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  • Rom 12:14-16
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    14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

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    2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

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    13 ¶ Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

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    29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

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    38 ¶ ‹Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:›

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    21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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    16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

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    3 [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

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  • Prov 20:22
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    22 ¶ Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

  • 1 Pet 2:12
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    12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by [your] good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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    7 ¶ Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

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