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Romans 12:17

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:17 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

    ASV

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

    BBE

  • recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

    BSB

In context

15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

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

19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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