Devine Scripture

Romans 12:19

Romans chapter 12 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.18If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

v.19This passage

v.20But 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Leviticus 19:18

    Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

  • 1 Samuel 25:33

    and blessed be thy discretion, and blessed be thou, that hast kept me this day from bloodguiltiness, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.

  • Hebrews 10:30

    For we know him that said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

  • Luke 6:27

    But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:6

    that no man transgress, and wrong his brother in the matter: because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.

  • Proverbs 20:22

    Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.