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


In Context

14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

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

16 Be 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.

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

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

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

Romans 12:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:17To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:17Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:17Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honourable in the sight of all men.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:17giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.