Romans 12:17

World English Bible (2000)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 20:22 : 22 Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
  • 2 Cor 8:20-21 : 20 We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us. 21 Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
  • Matt 5:39 : 39 But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
  • Phil 4:8-9 : 8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 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 about these things. 9 The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
  • 1 Pet 3:16 : 16 having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
  • Col 4:5 : 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
  • Rom 12:19 : 19 Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."
  • Rom 14:16 : 16 Then don't let your good be slandered,
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
  • 1 Tim 5:14 : 14 I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
  • Titus 2:4-5 : 4 that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God's word may not be blasphemed.
  • 1 Cor 13:4-5 : 4 Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud, 5 doesn't behave itself inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Thess 5:15
    82%

    15 See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

  • Rom 12:18-21
    4 verses
    82%

    18 If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

    19 Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."

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

    21 Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • Rom 12:14-16
    3 verses
    77%

    14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse.

    15 Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

    16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.

  • 1 Pet 3:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

    8 Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,

    9 not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

  • Prov 24:29
    75%

    29 Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

  • Titus 3:2
    74%

    2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

  • Prov 17:13
    74%

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

  • Prov 3:29-30
    2 verses
    73%

    29 Don't devise evil against your neighbor, since he dwells securely by you.

    30 Don't strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.

  • Luke 6:29-31
    3 verses
    73%

    29 To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also.

    30 Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

    31 "As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

  • Matt 5:38-39
    2 verses
    73%

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

    39 But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

  • 2 Cor 8:21
    72%

    21 Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • Rom 14:16
    72%

    16 Then don't let your good be slandered,

  • Phil 2:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3 doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

    4 each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

  • Prov 20:22
    71%

    22 Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

  • 1 Pet 2:12
    71%

    12 having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

  • Col 3:25
    71%

    25 But he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality.

  • Luke 6:35
    71%

    35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

  • 1 Pet 2:17
    70%

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

  • Rom 12:9-10
    2 verses
    70%

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

    10 In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

  • 1 Cor 10:32
    70%

    32 Give no occasions for stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the assembly of God;

  • Prov 24:19
    70%

    19 Don't fret yourself because of evildoers; neither be envious of the wicked:

  • Rom 12:2
    70%

    2 Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

  • 1 Cor 10:24
    70%

    24 Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor's good.

  • 2 Thess 1:6
    70%

    6 Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,

  • 2 Cor 13:7
    69%

    7 Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is honorable, though we are as reprobate.

  • Rom 13:7-8
    2 verses
    69%

    7 Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

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

  • Ps 79:12
    69%

    12 Pay back to our neighbors seven times into their bosom their reproach with which they have reproached you, Lord.

  • Matt 7:12
    69%

    12 Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

  • Lev 24:20
    69%

    20 fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; as he has injured someone, so shall it be done to him.

  • Luke 6:27
    69%

    27 "But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

  • Rom 14:19
    69%

    19 So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

  • 1 Thess 4:12
    69%

    12 that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

  • Heb 12:14
    69%

    14 Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    69%

    3 We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed,

  • Eph 6:7
    69%

    7 with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

  • 2 Thess 3:15
    69%

    15 Don't count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

  • 1 Pet 3:17
    69%

    17 For it is better, if it is God's will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.