Romans 12:17-18
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”

What does Romans 12:17-18 mean?
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” In Romans 12:17–18, the Holy Ghost, speaking by Paul, gathers the Christian life into a plain rule for how a believer is…
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In the busy landscape of our daily lives, the call to live a Christian life often encounters the harsh reality of interpersonal conflict and misunderstanding. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 12:17-18, provides profound wisdom that speaks directly to our contemporary struggles with…
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Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts filled with gratitude and reverence, acknowledging Your greatness and the profound wisdom found in Your Word. Today, we meditate upon the truth found in Romans 12:17-18, where Your Apostle Paul instructs us to "Recompense to…
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