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Romans 12:20-21 KJV
Romans · chapter 12 · verses 20–21 · King James Version
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 12:20-21 · King James Version
Romans 12:20-21 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
- Proverbs 25:21-22
- Matthew 5:44
- Luke 6:27
- Exodus 23:4-5
- 2 Kings 6:22
- 1 Samuel 24:16-19
- 1 Samuel 26:21
- 1 Peter 3:9
- Luke 6:27-30
- Proverbs 16:32
Key words (Strong's)
- overcomenikaōto conquer, to carry off the victory, come off victorious, of Christ, victorious over all…G3528 →
- 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 →
- feedpsōmizōto feed by putting a bit or crumb into the mouth, of infants, young animals etc., to…G5595 →
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