Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is noble in the sight of all.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Holman Bible
Do not repay anyone evil for evil.
International Standard Version
Do not pay anyone back evil for evil, but focus your thoughts on what is right in the sight of all people.
A Conservative Version
rendering to no man evil for evil, premeditating things right in the sight of all men.
American Standard Version
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
Amplified
Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.
An Understandable Version
Do not [try to] pay back a wrong done to you by doing something wrong to the other person. Think about how to live honorably in front of all people.
Anderson New Testament
repay to no one evil for evil; practice that which is honorable in the sight of all men.
Bible in Basic English
Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Render no man evil for evil. mind such things as are approved not only by God, but by men.
Darby Translation
recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:
Godbey New Testament
Returning to no one evil for evil; providing things beautiful in the sight of all men.
Goodspeed New Testament
Do not pay anyone back with evil for evil. See that you are above reproach in the eyes of everyone.
John Wesley New Testament
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.
Julia Smith Translation
Giving hack evil for evil to none. Providing good things before all men.
King James 2000
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Pay back no one evil for evil. Take thought for [what is] good in the sight of all people.
Modern King James verseion
Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide aforehand things honest in the sight of all men.
Moffatt New Testament
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone; aim to be above reproach in the eyes of all;
Montgomery New Testament
Do not pay back evil for evil. Aim to do what is honorable in the eyes of all.
NET Bible
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
New Heart English Bible
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Noyes New Testament
Render to no one evil for evil; have regard to what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Sawyer New Testament
Render evil for evil to no one, provide things honorable in the sight of all men;
The Emphasized Bible
Unto no one, evil for evil rendering: providing honourable things before all men:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Render to no man evil for evil. Be provident of things laudable in the sight of all men.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what all men will recognize as honorable.
Webster
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Weymouth New Testament
Pay back to no man evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and seemly in every one's esteem.
Williams New Testament
Stop returning evil for evil to anyone. Always see to it that your affairs are right in the sight of everybody.
World English Bible
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Worrell New Testament
recompensing to no one evil for evil; providing things honorable in the sight of all men;
Worsley New Testament
Render to no one evil for evil: behaving honorably in the sight of all men.
Youngs Literal Translation
giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.
Themes
Business life » Fidelity » Honesty, encouraged
Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
Honesty » In business encouraged
Recompense/restitution » Recompense belonging to the lord
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Honesty in business, encouraged
Topics
Interlinear
Kakos
κακός
Kakos
evil, evil things, harm, that which is evil , wicked, ill, bad, noisome
Usage: 46
References
Morish
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 12:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living In Love
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is noble in the sight of all. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Names
Cross References
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,
Philippians 4:8-9
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.