A.T. Robertson Commentary Romans 12:17

"Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men." — Romans 12:17 (ASV)

Render to no man (μηδεν αποδιδοντες). "Giving back to no man." Independent participle again.

Evil for evil (κακον αντ κακου). Directly opposite to the law of retaliation of the Pharisees as in Mt 5:39; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; 1 Corinthians 13:5f.

Take thought of (προνοουμενο). "Taking thought beforehand." Old word. See 2 Corinthians 8:21.