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Romans 12:19-21 KJV
Romans · chapter 12 · verses 19–21 · King James Version
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20Therefore 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. 21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.Romans 12:19-21 · King James Version
Romans 12:19-21 in context
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20Therefore 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.
21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Cross references
- Deuteronomy 32:35
- Hebrews 10:30
- Proverbs 24:29
- Proverbs 20:22
- Romans 12:17
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6
- Romans 12:14
- Leviticus 19:18
- Proverbs 25:21-22
- Matthew 5:44
- Luke 6:27
- Exodus 23:4-5
Key words (Strong's)
- yourselvesheautouhimself, herself, itself, themselvesG1438 →
- Vengeanceekdikēsisa revenging, vengeance, punishmentG1557 →
- overcomenikaōto conquer, to carry off the victory, come off victorious, of Christ, victorious over all…G3528 →
- belovedagapētosbeloved, esteemed, dear, favourite, worthy of loveG27 →
- writtengraphōto write, with reference to the form of the letters, to delineate letters on a tablet…G1125 →
- avengeekdikeōto vindicate one s right, do one justice, to protect, defend, one person from another, to…G1556 →
- hungerpeinaōto hunger, be hungry, to suffer want, to be needy, metaph. to crave ardently, to seek…G3983 →
- thirstdipsaōto suffer thirst, suffer from thirst, figuratively, those who are said to thirst who…G1372 →
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