Romans 12:17

Provide things honest, &c.— "Take care that your behaviour be such, as may be approved by all men." Dr. Wells reads,—In the sight of God, and in the sight of men.

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Provide — Think beforehand; contrive to give as little offence as may be to any.

¹⁷ Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

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