Romans 12:17-21

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[a] says the Lord.
20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[b]
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Cross References 6

  • 1. ver 19; Proverbs 20:22; Proverbs 24:29
  • 2. 2 Corinthians 8:21
  • 3. S Mark 9:50; S Romans 14:19
  • 4. ver 17; Leviticus 19:18; Proverbs 20:22; Proverbs 24:29
  • 5. Deuteronomy 32:35; Genesis 50:19; 1 Samuel 26:10; Psalms 94:1; Jeremiah 51:36
  • 6. Proverbs 25:21,22; Exodus 23:4; Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27

Footnotes 2

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