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Romans 12:20-21 KJV
Romans · chapter 12 · verses 20–21
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.
Commentary
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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We may observe here, according to the scheme mentioned in the contents, the apostle's exhortations, I. Concerning our duty to God, We see what is godliness. 1. It is to surrender ourselves to God, and so to lay a good foundation. We must first give our own selves unto the Lord, Co2 8:5.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-21