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Neither evil words for evil words, railing for railing; All the saints make up one body in christ, who is the head.
Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
Romans 12 17 21 meaning. Nor is it sufficient not to recompense evil for evil; A most common attitude is payback. Since we can never repay god for forgiving our sins and including us in his family, there is only one rational response:
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Romans 12:17 parallel verses [⇓ see commentary ⇓] romans 12:17, niv: Neither evil words for evil words, railing for railing;
2 for i bear them witness that b they have a zeal for god , c but not according to knowledge. Be not overcome of evil — as all are who avenge themselves; Recompence to no man evil for evil.
But paul says there is. 17 repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. The way to deal with your enemies (real or perceived) is to bash, abuse, sue, and slander them, to avenge the evil they have done to you.
The exhortations of verses 17 to 21 relate to the believer’s. Romans 12 begins to answer that question. The foundation for christian living.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil.be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. But — even if you see no present fruit, yet persevere; With eyes wide open to the mercies.
Explanation and commentary of romans 12:21. All the saints make up one body in christ, who is the head. Romans 12 10 brothers , 1 my heart’s desire and prayer to god for them is that they may be saved.
And overcome evil with good — conquer your enemies with. The command to overcome evil with good is one of the most fundamental aspects of the christian faith. We need to be cautioned and armed against it.
18 if it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Paul appeals to roman christians “to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to god” (v.
21 if your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat;and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;22 for so you will heap coals of fire on his head,and the lord will reward you. 17 do not repay anyone evil for evil. Do not take revenge, my dear.
The prerogatives of judgment and vengeance belong to god, we have no. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Nor evil deeds for evil deeds, one ill turn.
Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.