Romans 12:17

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Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is noble in the sight of all.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. But if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Romans 12:19

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

Romans 14:16

So do not let your good be spoken of as evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead; for to this you were called, that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Corinthians 6:6-7

but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?

1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous or boastful, it is not arrogant

2 Corinthians 8:20-21

We intend that no one should blame us about this liberal gift which we are administering,

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their homes, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach.

Titus 2:4-5

so they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,

1 Peter 2:12

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16

and keep a clear conscience, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Romans 12:17

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

Recompense

Provide

General references

Romans 14:16

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Bible References

Recompense

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. But if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead; for to this you were called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Provide

So do not let your good be spoken of as evil.

but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?

Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous or boastful, it is not arrogant

We intend that no one should blame us about this liberal gift which we are administering,

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anyone.

Abstain from every form of evil.

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their homes, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach.

so they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

and keep a clear conscience, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

General references

So do not let your good be spoken of as evil.

Abstain from every form of evil.