Romans 12:17

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Romans 12:17

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

Proverbs 20:22

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

Matthew 5:39

but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Romans 12:19

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God : for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Romans 14:16

Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

1 Corinthians 6:6-7

but brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?

1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

2 Corinthians 8:20-21

Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:

Titus 2:4-5

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

1 Peter 2:12

having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16

having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

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Summary

Romans 12:17

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

Recompense

1 Peter 3:9

Provide

General references

Bible References

Recompense

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God : for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Provide

Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

but brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?

Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

abstain from every form of evil.

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

General references

And Abraham rose up, and bowed himself to the people of the land, even to the children of Heth.

If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Ye shall purchase food of them for money, that ye may eat; and ye shall also buy water of them for money, that ye may drink.

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

abstain from every form of evil.