Romans 12:21

Romans chapter 12 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Context

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.

v.21This passage

Cross references

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

  • Luke 6:27

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

  • Proverbs 16:32

    He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.

  • 1 Peter 3:9

    not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.