Romans 12:17
Good News Translation
If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.

Contemporary English Version
Don't mistreat someone who has mistreated you. But try to earn the respect of others,

New American Bible
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.

Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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.

Romans 12:19 Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.

Proverbs 20:22 Say not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord, and he will deliver thee.

Matthew 5:39 But I say to you not to resist evil: but if one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other:

1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men.

1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Provide.

Romans 14:16 Let not then our good be evil spoken of.

1 Corinthians 6:6,7 But brother goeth to law with brother: and that before unbelievers. . . .

1 Corinthians 13:4,5 Charity is patient, is kind: charity envieth not, dealeth not perversely, is not puffed up, . . .

2 Corinthians 8:20,21 Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us. . . .

Philippians 4:8,9 For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline: think on these things. . . .

Colossians 4:5 Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.

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1 Thessalonians 5:22 From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.

1 Timothy 5:14 I will, therefore, that the younger should marry, bear children, be mistresses of families, give no occasion to the adversary to speak evil.

Titus 2:4,5 That they may teach the young women to be wise, to love their husbands, to love their children. . . .

1 Peter 2:12 Having your conversation good among the Gentiles: that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by the good works which they shall behold in you, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16 But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Context
Forgiveness
16Being of one mind one towards another. Not minding high things, but consenting to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits. 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. 18If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men.…
Cross References
Genesis 42:25
And taking Simeon, and binding him in their presence, he commanded his servants to fill their sacks with wheat, and to put every man's money again in their sacks, and to give them besides provisions for the way: and they did so.

1 Samuel 26:11
The Lord be merciful unto me, and keep me that I never put forth my hand against the Lord's anointed. But now take the spear which is at his head, and the cup of water, and let us go.

Proverbs 20:22
Say not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord, and he will deliver thee.

Proverbs 24:29
Say not: I will do to him as he hath done to me: I will render to every one according to his work.

Matthew 5:24
Leave there thy offering before the altar, and go first to be reconciled to thy brother, and then coming thou shalt offer thy gift.

Romans 12:19
Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.

2 Corinthians 8:21
For we forecast what may be good, not only before God but also before men.

1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men.

1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Romans 12:16
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