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Romans 12:19-21
International Children’s Bible
Romans 12:19-21
International Children’s Bible
19 My friends, do not try to punish others when they wrong you. Wait for God to punish them with his anger. It is written: “I am the One who punishes; I will pay people back,”[a] says the Lord. 20 But you should do this:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if your enemy is thirsty, give him a drink.
Doing this will be like pouring burning coals on his head.” Proverbs 25:21-22
21 Do not let evil defeat you. Defeat evil by doing good.
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- 12:19 “I . . . back” Quotation from Deuteronomy 32:35.
Romans 12:19-21
New International Version
Romans 12:19-21
New International Version
19 Do not take revenge,(A) my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[a](B) says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[b](C)
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Footnotes
- Romans 12:19 Deut. 32:35
- Romans 12:20 Prov. 25:21,22
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