Romans 12:17 Cross References

Romans 12:17

17: Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.

Matthew 5:39

  1. But I say, don't resist an evil person! If you are slapped on the right cheek, turn the other, too.

Proverbs 20:22

  1. Don't say, "I will get even for this wrong." Wait for the LORD to handle the matter.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

  1. See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to everyone else.

1 Peter 3:9

  1. Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate when people say unkind things about you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God wants you to do, and he will bless you for it.

2 Corinthians 8:20

  1. By traveling together we will guard against any suspicion, for we are anxious that no one should find fault with the way we are handling this generous gift.
  2. We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to know we are honorable.

Philippians 4:8

  1. And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
  2. Keep putting into practice all you learned from me and heard from me and saw me doing, and the God of peace will be with you.

Romans 12:19

  1. Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written, "I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it," says the Lord.

1 Peter 3:16

  1. But you must do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak evil against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

  1. Keep away from every kind of evil.

Colossians 4:5

  1. Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity.

Romans 14:16

  1. Then you will not be condemned for doing something you know is all right.

1 Peter 2:12

  1. Be careful how you live among your unbelieving neighbors. Even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will believe and give honor to God when he comes to judge the world.

Titus 2:4

  1. These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children,
  2. to live wisely and be pure, to take care of their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.

1 Corinthians 13:4

  1. Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud
  2. or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged.

1 Timothy 5:14

  1. So I advise these younger widows to marry again, have children, and take care of their own homes. Then the enemy will not be able to say anything against them.

1 Corinthians 6:6

  1. But instead, one Christian sues another--right in front of unbelievers!
  2. To have such lawsuits at all is a real defeat for you. Why not just accept the injustice and leave it at that? Why not let yourselves be cheated?

1 Thessalonians 4:12

  1. As a result, people who are not Christians will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others to meet your financial needs.
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