Romans 12:20

So if an enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in doing so, you will heap burning coals upon his head.

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In The King James Version

Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

In Context

19Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord.”

21Do not allow evil to prevail, instead prevail over evil by means of goodness.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 24:16May the Lord be the judge, and may he judge between me and you. And may he see and judge my case, and rescue me from your hand.”

2 Kings 6:22And he said: “You should not strike them. For you did not capture them with your sword or bow, so that you might strike them. Instead, set bread and water before them, so that they may eat and drink, and then go to their lord.”

Psalms 140:10The sinners will fall into his net. I am alone, until I pass over.

Song of Solomon 8:6Groom to Bride: Under the apple tree, I awakened you. There your mother was corrupted. There she who bore you was violated.

Luke 6:27But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate 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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