Romans 12:17
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 12
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”Romans 12:17
What Does Romans 12:17 Mean?
Romans 12:17 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Reconciliation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 12:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 20:22“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”1 Peter 3:9“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”Romans 12:19“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”1 Thessalonians 5:15“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”Matthew 5:39“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”Luke 6:27“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”2 Corinthians 8:20“Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:”1 Corinthians 6:7“Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”1 Peter 3:16“Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.”1 Thessalonians 5:22“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”1 Peter 2:12“Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.”Romans 14:16“Let not then your good be evil spoken of:”1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”2 Corinthians 8:21“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”Matthew 5:24“Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”Colossians 4:5“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”1 Thessalonians 4:12“That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”Proverbs 17:13“Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.”Proverbs 24:29“Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.”
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