Romans 12:17 · KJV
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
— Romans 12:17
{Be} of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. {condescend...: or, be contented with mean things}
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Romans 12 — Context
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16{Be} of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. {condescend...: or, be contented with mean things}
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but {rather} give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance {is} mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Cross References
Proverbs 20:22
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; {but} wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none render evil for evil unto any {man}; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all {men}.
1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Matthew 5:39
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
2 Corinthians 8:20-21
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
Philippians 4:8-9
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things {are} honest, 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. {honest: or, venerable}
Romans 12:19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but {rather} give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance {is} mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.