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Romans 12:21

Forgiving othersSpiritual warfareCourage and strength

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

20 Therefore 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.

Be not overcome of 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.
WEB
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.
DARBY
Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
BLB
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

    Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

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  • Luke 6:27–30

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

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  • 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.

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