Romans 12:17 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
Romans 12:17 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Romans 12:17 in 6 Bible Translations
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Romans 12:17 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.”
Romans 12:17 — World English Bible
Romans 12:17 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.”
Romans 12:17 — American Standard Version
Romans 12:17 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.”
Romans 12:17 — Young's Literal Translation
Romans 12:17 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:”
Romans 12:17 — Darby Translation
Romans 12:17 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Recompence to no man euill for euill: procure things honest in the sight of all men.”
Romans 12:17 — Geneva Bible
Romans 12:17 in Context — Romans 12
15 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.
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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.
What Does Romans 12:17 Mean?
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