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Romans 12:21

Forgiving othersSpiritual warfareCourage and strength

19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil in good.
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La deg ikke overvinne av det onde, men overvinn det onde med det gode!
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La ikke det onde overvinne deg, men overvinn det onde med det gode.
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La dig ikke overvinne av det onde, men overvinn det onde med det gode!

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Cross references

  • 1 Peter 3:9

    Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

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  • Luke 6:27–30

    But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

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  • Proverbs 16:32

    He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

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