Romans 12:21

Do not let evil overcome you, but overcome evil by good.

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In The King James Version

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

In Context

20But if one who has hate for you is in need of food or of drink, give it to him, for in so doing you will put coals of fire on his head.

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Cross References

Luke 6:27But I say to you who give ear to me, Have love for those who are against you, do good to those who have hate for you,

Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21

Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →

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