"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." — Romans 12:21

Romans 12:21 · KJV

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

— Romans 12:21

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.

Romans 12 — Context

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

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.

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.

Luke 6:27-30

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