Romans 12:21

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Romans 12:19–21 · Berean Standard Bible

19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

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He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Luke 6:27

But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Luke 6:28

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Luke 6:29

If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.

Luke 6:30

Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.