Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. | Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. |
Who will render to every man according to his deeds. | Who “will render to each one according to his deeds” |
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. | Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. |
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. | And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. |
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. | The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. |
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. | For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. |
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. | Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy; For You render to each one according to his work. |
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. | See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. |