Romans 12:17
"Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men."
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- Proverbs 20:22
"Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee."
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - 2 Corinthians 8:20
"Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:"
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - 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."
Read in chapter → - 1 Thessalonians 5:22
"Abstain from all appearance of evil."
Read in chapter → - 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."
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