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Romans 12:20 KJV
Romans · chapter 12 · verse 20 · 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.Romans 12:20 · King James Version
Romans 12:20 in context
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
Key words (Strong's)
- 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 →
- thinesouthy, theeG4675 →
- enemyechthroshated, odious, hateful, hostile, hating, and opposing another, used of men as at enmity…G2190 →
- doingpoieōto make, with the names of things made, to produce, construct, form, fashion, etc., to be…G4160 →
- coalsanthraxa burning or live coalG440 →
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