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Romans 12:17
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Never pay someone back for something evil they did. Be the bigger man so others will see the honor with which you live.
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
Never paying back evil for evil to anyone, respecting what is good in the sight of all men,
Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.
recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone's eyes.
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Mind not high, but condescend to low things. Be not wise in your own conceit. Render to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Pay back to no man evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and seemly in every one's esteem.
Recompence to no man euill for euill. Prouide things honest in the sight of all men.
returning evil for evil to no one; providing right things before all men. Prov. 3:4
Recompese vnto no man euell for euell. Prouyde honestie afore hade towarde euery ma.
Render no man evil for evil. mind such things as are approved not only by God, but by men.
Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you've got it in you, get along with everybody. Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it."
Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.
Recopence to no ma evyll fore evyll. Provyde afore honde thinges honest in ye syght of all men.
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.
If someone does wrong to you, do not pay him back by doing wrong to him. Try to do what everyone thinks is right.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
Don't mistreat someone who has mistreated you. But try to earn the respect of others,
Repay no one evil for evil, but try to do what everyone regards as good.
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
Recompence to no man euill for euill: procure things honest in the sight of all men.
Recompense to no man evil for evil. But be careful to do good things before the presence of all men.
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
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And repay to no man evil for evil, but be careful to do good before all men.
And repay to no man evil for evil: but let it be your study to do good before all men.
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
When someone does something bad to you, do not pay him back with something bad. Try to do what all men know is right and good.
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honourable in the sight of all men.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.
Unto no one, evil for evil rendering: providing honourable things before all men:
To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God but also in the sight of all men.
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Pay back no one evil for evil. Take thought for what is good in the sight of all people.
Recompensyng to no man euyll for euyll. Prouydyng afore hande thynges honest, [not only before God, but also] in the syght of all men.
If someone does you wrong, don't try to pay them back by hurting them. Try to do what everyone thinks is right.
Never repay evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all people.
If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good.
to no man yeldynge yuel for yuel, but purueye ye good thingis, not oneli bifor God, but also bifor alle men.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Recompense: Romans 12:19, Proverbs 20:22, Matthew 5:39, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, 1 Peter 3:9
Provide: Romans 14:16, 1 Corinthians 6:6, 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Corinthians 8:20, 2 Corinthians 8:21, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:9, Colossians 4:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:22, 1 Timothy 5:14, Titus 2:4, Titus 2:5, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 3:16
Reciprocal: Genesis 23:7 - General Genesis 23:9 - much money Genesis 42:25 - and thus Genesis 43:12 - double Genesis 43:21 - we have Exodus 23:4 - General Leviticus 19:18 - not avenge Deuteronomy 2:6 - General Ruth 3:14 - Let it not Ruth 4:4 - Buy it 1 Samuel 24:7 - stayed 1 Samuel 29:3 - found 2 Samuel 24:24 - Nay 1 Kings 5:6 - will I give hire 2 Kings 4:7 - pay 1 Chronicles 21:24 - Nay Esther 9:10 - but on the spoil Psalms 15:3 - doeth Psalms 119:61 - but I Proverbs 17:13 - General Proverbs 24:29 - Say Isaiah 11:9 - not hurt Matthew 5:24 - there Luke 6:27 - Love 2 Corinthians 13:7 - honest Hebrews 13:18 - in all
Cross-References
And sure enough, when Abram arrived in Egypt, everyone noticed Sarai's beauty.
When the palace officials saw her, they sang her praises to Pharaoh, their king, and Sarai was taken into his palace.
For the Lord had caused all the women to be infertile because of what happened with Abraham's wife, Sarah.
Yet he did not let anyone oppress them. He warned kings on their behalf:
David said to Araunah, "Let me buy this threshing floor from you at its full price. Then I will build an altar to the Lord there, so that he will stop the plague."
He doesn't care how great a person may be, and he pays no more attention to the rich than to the poor. He made them all.
Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Recompence to no man evil for evil,.... Neither evil words for evil words, railing for railing; nor evil deeds for evil deeds, one ill turn for another; nor the evil of punishment for the evil of fault, unless it be by persons, who under God have an authority to inflict it; as the civil magistrate, who "is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil", Romans 13:4; but private revenge is what is here forbidden:
providing things honest in the sight of all men. The Vulgate Latin reads, "not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men"; and the Alexandrian copy reads, "in the sight of God and in the sight of men", which clause seems to have crept in here, out of 2 Corinthians 8:21. The words are not to be understood of a man's providing things honest, decent, and commendable, as suitable food and raiment for his family, in the sight of all men, to the honour of religion, and the credit of his profession, which is right to be done; but of a provident, thoughtful, and studious concern, to do everything that is laudable and of good report among men. The Syriac version renders the words alter this manner, אלא נתבטל לכון דתעבדון טבתא, "but be careful to do well", or exercise beneficence before all men; either restraining it to acts of beneficence, even to them that do us ill, in opposition to rendering evil to them; or applying it to all offices of humanity, and every good work, which are to be done in the sight of men; not merely to be seen of them, and in a vainglorious way, in order to obtain their esteem and applause, as did the Pharisees; but to avoid offence; to put, to silence, by well doing, the ignorance of wicked men; and to shame them that falsely accuse the good conversation of the saints; and to recommend the Gospel and true religion, and win men over to it thereby, and give an occasion to them of glorifying God.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Recompense - 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 matter of “principle” and fixed purpose to do what is right; and not to leave it to the fluctuations of feeling, or to the influence of excitement. The same direction is given in 2 Corinthians 8:21.
Things honest - Literally, things “beautiful,” or “comely.” The expression here does not refer to “property,” or to “provision” made for a family, etc. The connection requires us to understand it respecting “conduct,” and especially our conduct toward those who injure us. It requires us to evince a spirit, and to manifest a deportment in such cases, that shall be lovely and comely in the view of others; such as all people will approve and admire. And the apostle wisely cautions us to “provide” for this, that is, to think of it beforehand, to make it a matter of fixed principle and purpose, so that we shall not be overtaken and excited by passion. If left to the time when the offence shall be given, we may be excited and off our guard, and may therefore evince an improper temper. All persons who have ever been provoked by injury (and who has not been?) will see the profound wisdom of this caution to “discipline” and “guard” the temper by previous purpose, that we may not evince an improper spirit.
In the sight of all men - Such as all must approve; such that no man can blame; and, therefore, such as shall do no discredit to religion. This expression is taken from Proverbs 3:4. The passage shows that people may be expected to approve a mild, kind, and patient temper in the reception of injuries; and facts show that this is the case. The Christian spirit is one that the world “must” approve, however little it is disposed to act on it.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 17. Recompense, c.] Do not take notice of every little injury you may sustain. Do not be litigious. Beware of too nice a sense of your own honour 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 individual.
Provide things honest — Be prudent, be cautious, neither eat, drink, nor wear, but as you pay for every thing. "Live not on trust, for that is the way to pay double;" and by this means the poor are still kept poor. He who takes credit, even for food or raiment, when he has no probable means of defraying the debt, is a dishonest man. It is no sin to die through lack of the necessaries of life when the providence of God has denied the means of support; but it is a sin to take up goods without the probability of being able to pay for them. Poor man! suffer poverty a little; perhaps God is only trying thee for a time; and who can tell if he will not turn again thy captivity. Labour hard to live honestly; if God still appear to withhold his providential blessing, do not despair; leave it all to him; do not make a sinful choice; he cannot err. He will bless thy poverty, while he curses the ungodly man's blessings.
