Romans 12:17–19
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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. 19Dearly beloved, davenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto ewrath: for it is written, fVengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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- aSee Matt. 5:39.
- b2 Cor. 8:21. So ch. 14:16. 1 Pet. 2:12.
- cMark 9:50. 2 Cor. 13:11 in the Gk. So Prov. 3:30. See ch. 14:19.
- dSee Lev. 19:18.
- ech. 5:9. & 13:4, 5.
- fCited from Deut. 32:35. Cited also Heb. 10:30.
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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. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
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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. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
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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. Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, because it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.
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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.
Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say,
“I will take revenge;
I will pay them back,”
says the Lord.
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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. Do not take revenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
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