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Romans 12:17–18

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17Do not repay anyone evil for evil.ai Give careful thought to do what is honorableaj in everyone’s eyes. 18If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.ak

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

Cross references

  1. aiPr 20:22; 24:29
  2. aj2Co 8:21
  3. akMk 9:50; Rm 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.

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.