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Romans 12:17
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15 aRejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.  
16 aBe of the same mind toward one another. bDo not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.  
17 aRepay no one evil for evil. bHave regard for good things in the sight of all men.  
18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, alive peaceably with all men.  
19 Beloved, ado not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, b“Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.  
20 Therefore
a“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”  
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but aovercome evil with good. 
Verse Comparison: Romans 12:17

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American Standard Version
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

Amplified® Bible
Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is honest {and} proper {and} noble [aiming to be above reproach] in the sight of everyone.

Contemporary English Version
Don't mistreat someone who has mistreated you. But try to earn the respect of others,

Darby English Version
recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men:

Good News Bible
If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good.

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.

King James Version
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

New American Standard Bible
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.

New International Version
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.

New King James Version
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone Respect right in the sight of all men.

Young's Literal Translation
giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.


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