Romans 12:17

KJV1611 – Modern English

Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

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  • Prov 20:22 : 22 Do not say, I will recompense evil; wait on the LORD, and He shall save you.
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone; but always pursue what is good, both for yourselves and for all.
  • 2 Cor 8:20-21 : 20 Avoiding this, that anyone should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us; 21 Providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
  • Matt 5:39 : 39 But I say to you, do not resist an evil person: but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
  • Phil 4:8-9 : 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things. 9 The things which you 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 returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
  • 1 Pet 3:16 : 16 Having a good conscience, so that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.
  • Col 4:5 : 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.
  • Rom 12:19 : 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay,' says the Lord.
  • Rom 14:16 : 16 Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil.
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
  • 1 Tim 5:14 : 14 Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity 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 may not be blasphemed.
  • 1 Cor 13:4-5 : 4 Love is patient, and is kind; love does not envy; love does not boast, is not proud, 5 Does not behave itself rudely, does not seek its own, is not easily angered, keeps no record of wrongs;

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Thess 5:15
    82%

    15See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone; but always pursue what is good, both for yourselves and for all.

  • Rom 12:18-21
    4 verses
    82%

    18If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

    19Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay,' says the Lord.

    20Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink: for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.

    21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • Rom 12:14-16
    3 verses
    77%

    14Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.

    15Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

    16Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

  • 1 Pet 3:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

    8Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;

    9Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

  • Prov 24:29
    75%

    29Do not say, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for his work.

  • Titus 3:2
    74%

    2To speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.

  • Prov 17:13
    74%

    13Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

  • Prov 3:29-30
    2 verses
    73%

    29Do not devise evil against your neighbor, seeing he dwells securely by you.

    30Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.

  • Luke 6:29-31
    3 verses
    73%

    29And to him who strikes you on one cheek, offer also the other; and to him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your coat also.

    30Give to everyone who asks of you; and from him who takes away your goods, do not ask them back.

    31And as you would that men should do to you, do also to them likewise.

  • Matt 5:38-39
    2 verses
    73%

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

    39But I say to you, do not resist an evil person: but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

  • 2 Cor 8:21
    72%

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

  • Rom 14:16
    72%

    16Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil.

  • Phil 2:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3Let nothing be done through strife or vanity; but in humility let each consider others better than themselves.

    4Do not look out only for your own interests, but also for the interests of others.

  • Prov 20:22
    71%

    22Do not say, I will recompense evil; wait on the LORD, and He shall save you.

  • 1 Pet 2:12
    71%

    12Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

  • Col 3:25
    71%

    25But he who does wrong shall receive for the wrong which he has done, and there is no partiality.

  • Luke 6:35
    71%

    35But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be children of the Highest: for he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.

  • 1 Pet 2:17
    70%

    17Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

  • Rom 12:9-10
    2 verses
    70%

    9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cling to that which is good.

    10Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love; in honor giving preference to one another;

  • 1 Cor 10:32
    70%

    32Give no offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:

  • Prov 24:19
    70%

    19Do not fret because of evil men, neither be envious of the wicked.

  • Rom 12:2
    70%

    2And do not be conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

  • 1 Cor 10:24
    70%

    24Let no one seek his own good, but each one the good of others.

  • 2 Thess 1:6
    70%

    6Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you;

  • 2 Cor 13:7
    69%

    7Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that you should do what is honest, though we be as reprobates.

  • Rom 13:7-8
    2 verses
    69%

    7Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.

    8Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.

  • Ps 79:12
    69%

    12And return to our neighbors sevenfold into their bosom their reproach with which they have reproached You, O Lord.

  • Matt 7:12
    69%

    12Therefore, whatever you want others to do to you, do also to them: for this is the Law and the Prophets.

  • Lev 24:20
    69%

    20Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he has caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.

  • Luke 6:27
    69%

    27But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

  • Rom 14:19
    69%

    19Therefore let us pursue the things that lead to peace and the building up of one another.

  • 1 Thess 4:12
    69%

    12That you may walk honestly toward those who are outside, and that you may have lack of nothing.

  • Heb 12:14
    69%

    14Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    69%

    3Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:

  • Eph 6:7
    69%

    7With goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

  • 2 Thess 3:15
    69%

    15Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

  • 1 Pet 3:17
    69%

    17For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.