Romans 12:17 Cross References - Common

¹⁷ Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is noble in the sight of all.

³⁹ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. But if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

¹⁹ Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

¹⁶ So do not let your good be spoken of as evil.

⁶ but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers? ⁷ Actually, then, it is already a defeat for you, that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?

⁴ Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous or boastful, it is not arrogant ⁵ or rude, it does not seek its own, it is not provoked, it keeps no record of wrongs,

²⁰ We intend that no one should blame us about this liberal gift which we are administering, ²¹ for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

⁸ Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ⁹ Practice what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

⁵ Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

¹² so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anyone.

¹⁵ See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.

²² Abstain from every form of evil.

¹⁴ So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their homes, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach.

⁴ so they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, ⁵ to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

¹² Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

⁹ Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead; for to this you were called, that you may inherit a blessing.

¹⁶ and keep a clear conscience, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.