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


In Context

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

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

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

18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says 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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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