Romans 12:17

Living In Love

¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.Never be wise in your own sight. ¹⁷ Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

In the Sight of God

What is Good

That Which Is Good

No

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Romans 12:19

Beloved, never 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 what you regard as good be spoken of as evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain 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 and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant

2 Corinthians 8:20-21

We take this course so that no one should blame us about this generous gift that is being administered by us,

Philippians 4:8-9

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

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 households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander.

Titus 2:4-5

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

1 Peter 2:12

Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

1 Peter 3:16

having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.