Romans 12:21

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

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

20But—if thine enemy hunger, be feeding him, if he thirst, be giving him drink; for, this doing, coals of fire, shalt thou heap upon his head.

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Cross References

Luke 6:27But, unto you, I say, who are hearkening: Be loving your enemies; be doing, good, unto them that 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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