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Romans 12:17–18

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17aRecompense to no man evil for evil. bProvide things honest in the sight of all men. 18bbIf it be possible, as much as lieth in you, clive peaceably with all men.

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Romans 12:18: If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Cross references

  1. aSee Matt. 5. 39.
  2. b2 Cor. 8. 21. So ch. 14. 16. 1 Pet. 2. 12.
  3. bbGal. 4. 15.
  4. cMark 9. 50. 2 Cor. 13. 11 in the Gk. So Prov. 3. 30. See ch. 14. 19.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

NLTNew Living Translation

Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Pay back no one evil for evil. Take thought for what is good in the sight of all people. If it is possible on your part, be at peace with all people.

KJV 1900King James Version

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.