Matthew 5:39 records Jesus' teaching on turning the other cheek, which Paul's command not to repay evil echoes.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 repeats the same command to not repay wrong for wrong, reinforcing Paul's consistent ethic.

This verse directly ties proper conduct to being above reproach before outsiders, matching the outward focus of Romans 12:17.

Colossians 4:5 specifically addresses walking in wisdom toward outsiders, echoing the concern for reputation before all.

Peter explicitly urges honorable conduct among Gentiles so that good deeds are seen, directly reinforcing the same principle.

In 2 Corinthians 8:21, Paul applies the same principle of aiming for what is honorable before all to financial integrity.

1 Corinthians 13:5 says love keeps no record of wrongs, which is the heart of not repaying evil for evil.

1 Corinthians 6:7 directly applies the principle: it is better to be wronged than to retaliate through lawsuits.

Proverbs 20:22 provides the OT wisdom behind this command: wait for the LORD rather than repaying evil.

1 Peter 3:9 expands the command: not only avoid repaying evil but actively bless instead.

1 Peter 3:16 echoes the same call to maintain a good conscience and honorable conduct, so that slanderers are put to shame.

Proverbs 24:29 explicitly forbids paying back evil for evil, directly reinforcing the command here.

Luke 6:27 commands loving enemies and doing good to haters — a specific application of not repaying evil.

Psalm 15:3 describes a righteous person who harms no neighbor, directly paralleling the call to do right and not repay evil.

In Genesis 42:25, Joseph secretly returns his brothers' money—an act of kindness to those who wronged him, embodying not repaying evil.

In 1 Samuel 24:7, David spares Saul's life, a direct example of not repaying evil for evil even when opportunity arises.

Hebrews 13:18 echoes the desire to act honorably in all things, matching the same phrase in Romans 12:17.

Leviticus 19:18 forbids vengeance and commands love for neighbor—the OT foundation for Paul's instruction here.

Exodus 23:4 commands returning an enemy's stray animal—a direct OT application of not repaying evil with evil.

Proverbs 17:13 warns that repaying evil for good brings lasting trouble — a specific application of the principle against repaying evil.

2 Corinthians 8:20 exemplifies 'doing what is right in the eyes of everyone' by avoiding criticism in financial matters.

Paul commands abstaining from every form of evil, reinforcing the 'not repaying evil' part of Romans 12:17.

2 Corinthians 13:7 expresses desire to do what is right despite personal cost — aligning with the call to pursue what is honorable.

Boaz protects Ruth's reputation by keeping her visit secret—a narrative example of giving thought to what is honorable before others.

Jacob instructs his sons to return the money found in their sacks—a proactive step to do what is honorable in others' eyes.

Paul instructs younger widows to avoid giving the adversary occasion for slander, similar to avoiding evil in the sight of all.

The concern here is that the word of God not be reviled, which parallels the desire for honorable conduct before all in Romans 12:17.

Philippians 4:8 expands the call to think on what is honorable, but focuses on inner thought life rather than outward conduct.