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Romans 12:17
17recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:
Romans 12:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
- New International Version (NIV)Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
Context of Romans 12:17
15Rejoice with those that rejoice, weep with those that weep. 16Have the same respect one for another, not minding high things, but going along with the lowly: be not wise in your own eyes: recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men: 18if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men; 19not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord.
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Cross-references for Romans 12:17
- Romans 12:19not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord.
- Proverbs 20:22Say not, I will recompense evil: wait on Jehovah, and he shall save thee.
- Matthew 5:39But I say unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;
- 1 Peter 3:9not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but on the contrary, blessing [others], because ye have been called to this, that ye should inherit blessing.
- Romans 14:16Let not then your good be evil spoken of;
- 1 Corinthians 6:6But brother prosecutes his suit with brother, and that before unbelievers.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4Love has long patience, is kind; love is not emulous [of others]; love is not insolent and rash, is not puffed up,
- 2 Corinthians 8:20avoiding this, that any one should blame us in this abundance [which is] administered by us;
- Philippians 4:8For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things [are] true, whatsoever things [are] noble, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] amiable, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue and if any praise, think on these things.
- Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12that ye may walk reputably towards those without, and may have need of no one.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22hold aloof from every form of wickedness.
- 1 Timothy 5:14I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach.
- 1 Peter 2:12having your conversation honest among the Gentiles, that [as to that] in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may through [your] good works, [themselves] witnessing [them], glorify God in [the] day of visitation.
- 1 Peter 3:16having a good conscience, that [as to that] in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ.
Commentaries on Romans 12:17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17Recompense, etc. - Do not take notice of every little injury you may sustain. Do not be litigious. Beware of too nice a sense of your own honor; intolerable pride is at the bottom of this. The motto of the royal arms of Scotland is in direct opposition to this Divine direction - Nemo me impune lacesset, of which "I render evil for evil to every man," is a pretty literal translation. This is both antichristian and abominable, whether in a state or in an…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17Recompense - Render, give, or return; see the note at Matthew 5:39. This is probably one of the most difficult precepts of Christianity; but the law of Christ on the subject is unyielding. It is a solemn demand made on all his followers, and it “must” be obeyed. Provide - The word rendered “provide” means properly to “think” or “meditate beforehand.” Make it a matter of “previous thought,” of “settled plan,” of “design.” This direction would make it a…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-21Verses 17-21 Since men became enemies to God, they have been very ready to be enemies one to another. And those that embrace religion, must expect to meet with enemies in a world whose smiles seldom agree with Christ's. Recompense to no man evil for evil. That is a brutish recompence, befitting only animals, which are not conscious of any being above them, or of any existence hereafter. And not only do, but study and take care to do, that which is amiable…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9-21The many instructions in these verses are not arranged in a strict or orderly pattern. The main theme, stated at the beginning, is sincere love. Paul explains how believers should show love to people inside the church (12:10, 13, 15–16). He also explains how they should show love to people outside the church (12:14, 17–21).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. Recompense--"Recompensing," &c.--(See on Ro 12:14). Provide--"Providing" things honest--"honorable" in the sight of all men--The idea (which is from Pr 3:4) is the care which Christians should take so to demean themselves as to command the respect of all men.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Romans 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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