Romans 12:17-21
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.Select Romans 12:15
16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.Select Romans 12:16
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.Select Romans 12:17
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.Select Romans 12:18
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.Select Romans 12:19
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.Select Romans 12:20
21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.Select Romans 12:21
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WEB
12:17 Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
12:18 If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
12:19 Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
12:20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
12:21 Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
ASV
12:17 Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
12:18 If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
12:19 Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.
12:20 But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.
12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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