Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
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.
Common New Testament
Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is noble in the sight of all.
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.
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 haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
Romans 14:16
Therefore do not let what you consider good be spoken of as evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.
1 Corinthians 6:6-7
Instead, does a Christian sue a Christian, and do this before unbelievers?
1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.
2 Corinthians 8:20-21
We did this as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering.
Philippians 4:8-9
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
Colossians 4:5
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Stay away from every form of evil.
1 Timothy 5:14
So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.
Titus 2:4-5
In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,
1 Peter 2:12
and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.
1 Peter 3:16
Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.