For God will repay everyone in accordance with what his deeds deserve. | He will render to each one according to his works. |
Do not repay evil with evil or abuse with abuse. On the contrary, repay with a blessing. This is what you were called to do, so that you might inherit a blessing. | Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. |
Dearly beloved, never seek revenge. Leave that to the time of retribution. For it is written, “Vengeance is mine, says the Lord. I will repay.” | Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” |
The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. | The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives. |
Behold, I am coming soon, and I will bring with me my reward to repay everyone as his deeds deserve. | Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. |
For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone according to what has been done. | For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. |
And so does kindness, O Lord. You reward each person in accordance with his deeds. | And that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For you will render to a man according to his work. |
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Rather, always aim to achieve what is best for each other and for everyone. | See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. |