Romans
King James Version (KJV)
Romans 12:17
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
King James Version (KJV)
Romans 12:17 Context
14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 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. 20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
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Other Translations
Recompence to no man euill for euill. Prouide things honest in the sight of all men.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.
- Basic English Bible
recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:
- Darby Bible
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
- Webster's Bible
Pay back to no man evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and seemly in every one's esteem.
- Weymouth Bible
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
- World English Bible
to no man yeldynge yuel for yuel, but purueye ye good thingis, not oneli bifor God, but also bifor alle men.
- Wycliffe Bible
giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.
- Basic English Bible
recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:
- Darby Bible
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
- Webster's Bible
Pay back to no man evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and seemly in every one's esteem.
- Weymouth Bible
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
- World English Bible
to no man yeldynge yuel for yuel, but purueye ye good thingis, not oneli bifor God, but also bifor alle men.
- Wycliffe Bible
giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Romans 12:17
12:17 Provide - Think beforehand; contrive to give as little offence as may be to any.