Romans 12:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

Recompense ('Recompensing') to no man evil for evil (see the note at Romans 12:14).

Provide ('Providing') things honest, [ kala (G2570 ), that is, 'honourable,'] in the sight of all men. The idea here-taken from Proverbs 3:4 - is the care which Christians should take so to demean themselves as to command the respect of all men.

Romans 12:17

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