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Romans 12:17-18 KJV
Romans · chapter 12 · verses 17–18
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.Romans 12:17-18 · King James Version
Romans 12:17-18 in context
15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Commentary
Cross references
- Proverbs 20:22
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15
- 1 Peter 3:9
- Matthew 5:39
- 2 Corinthians 8:20-21
- Philippians 4:8-9
- Romans 12:19
- 1 Peter 2:12
- Hebrews 12:14
- Matthew 5:9
- Romans 14:19
- 2 Corinthians 13:11
Key words (Strong's)
- Recompenseapodidōmito deliver, to give away for one s own profit what is one s own, to sell, to pay off…G591 →
- peaceablyeirēneuōto make peace, to cultivate or keep peace, harmony, to be at peace, live in peaceG1514 →
- possibledynatosable, powerful, mighty, strong, mighty in wealth and influence, strong in soul, to bear…G1415 →
- Providepronoeōto perceive before, foresee, to provide, think of beforehand, to provide for one, to take…G4306 →
- honestkalosbeautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable…G2570 →
- sightenōpionin the presence of, before, of occupied place in that place which is before, or over…G1799 →
- evilkakosof a bad nature, not such as it ought to be, of a mode of thinking, feeling, acting…G2556 →
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We may observe here, according to the scheme mentioned in the contents, the apostle's exhortations, I. Concerning our duty to God, We see what is godliness. 1. It is to surrender ourselves to God, and so to lay a good foundation. We must first give our own selves unto the Lord, Co2 8:5.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-21