Romans 12:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink: for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G3767} if{G1437} thine{G4675} enemy{G2190} hunger,{G3983} feed{G5595} him;{G846} if{G1437} he thirst,{G1372} give{G4222} him{G846} to drink:{G4222} for{G1063} in so{G5124} doing{G4160} thou shalt heap{G4987} coals{G440} of fire{G4442} upon{G1909} his{G846} head.{G2776}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Therefore{G3767} if{G1437} thine{G4675} enemy{G2190} hunger{G3983}{(G5725)}, feed{G5595}{(G5720)} him{G846}; if{G1437} he thirst{G1372}{(G5725)}, give{G4222} him{G846} drink{G4222}{(G5720)}: for{G1063} in so{G5124} doing{G4160}{(G5723)} thou shalt heap{G4987}{(G5692)} coals{G440} of fire{G4442} on{G1909} his{G846} head{G2776}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Terfore yf thyn enemy honger fede him: yf he thurst geve him drinke. For in so doynge thou shalt heape coles of fyre on his heed:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Therfore yf thine enemye hunger, fede him: Yf he thyrst, geue him drinke. For in so doinge thou shalt heape coales of fyre vpo his heade.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Therefore, if thine enemie hunger, feede him: if he thirst, giue him drinke: for in so doing, thou shalt heape coales of fire on his head.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Therfore, yf thyne enemie hunger, feede hym: yf he thyrst, geue him drinke. For in so doyng, thou shalt heape coales of fyre on his head.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    I will recompense again, saith the Lord;' if, then, thine enemy doth hunger, feed him; if he doth thirst, give him drink; for this doing, coals of fire thou shalt heap upon his head;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But 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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But 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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But if one who has hate for you is in need of food or of drink, give it to him, for in so doing you will put coals of fire on his head.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 25:21-22 : 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 By doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
  • Matt 5:44 : 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
  • Luke 6:27 : 27 But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.
  • 2 Kgs 6:22 : 22 Elisha answered, "Do not kill them. Would you kill those you have captured with your sword or bow? Set food and water before them so they can eat and drink and then return to their master."
  • Exod 23:4-5 : 4 If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must certainly return it to him. 5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you collapsing under its load, and you would refrain from helping, you must surely help with it.
  • Song 8:6-7 : 6 Set me as a seal on your heart, as a seal on your arm, for love is as strong as death, jealousy is as fierce as the grave. Its flames are fiery flames, the very flame of the Lord. 7 Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers sweep it away. If someone were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly despised.
  • 1 Sam 24:16-19 : 16 May the LORD be our judge and decide between us. May He see and plead my case and vindicate me from your hand. 17 When David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul asked, 'Is that your voice, my son David?' And Saul wept aloud. 18 He said to David, 'You are more righteous than I, for you have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.' 19 Today you have shown that you dealt well with me, for when the LORD gave me into your hand, you did not kill me.
  • 1 Sam 26:21 : 21 Then Saul said, "I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again, because my life was precious in your sight today. Look, I have acted foolishly and have made a great mistake."
  • Ps 120:4 : 4 Sharp arrows of a warrior, along with burning coals of the broom tree.
  • Ps 140:10 : 10 May the heads of those who surround me be covered with the trouble their lips have caused.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 25:21-22
    2 verses
    88%

    21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

    22 By doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

  • Rom 12:21
    80%

    21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • Rom 12:17-19
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    77%

    17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

    18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

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  • Matt 5:42-44
    3 verses
    74%

    42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

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    5 verses
    73%

    27 But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.

    28 Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

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    30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.

    31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

  • Luke 6:35
    72%

    35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend without expecting anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

  • Ps 140:10
    71%

    10 May the heads of those who surround me be covered with the trouble their lips have caused.

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    71%

    14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

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    3 verses
    70%

    38 You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'

    39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also.

    40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.

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    70%

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    69%

    15 See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.

  • Prov 24:17
    69%

    17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.

  • 2 Thess 3:15
    69%

    15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as a brother or sister.

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    69%

    12 Repay our neighbors sevenfold into their own laps the scorn they have hurled at You, Lord.

  • 2 Cor 11:20
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    20 In fact, you put up with anyone who enslaves you, devours you, takes advantage of you, exalts himself, or strikes you in the face.

  • Exod 23:4-5
    2 verses
    68%

    4 If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must certainly return it to him.

    5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you collapsing under its load, and you would refrain from helping, you must surely help with it.

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    68%

    6 If a man gives silver or goods to his neighbor for safekeeping, and they are stolen from the neighbor's house, if the thief is caught, he must pay back double.

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    68%

    29 Do not say, 'I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his deeds.'

  • Exod 21:25
    68%

    25 burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.

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    30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason, when they have done you no harm.

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    23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,

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    67%

    48 You will serve your enemies whom the LORD will send against you, in hunger, thirst, nakedness, and total destitution. He will put an iron yoke on your neck until He has destroyed you.

  • Jer 15:14
    67%

    14 I will make your enemies pass into a land you do not know, for a fire is kindled in My anger, and it will burn against you.

  • Prov 17:13
    67%

    13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never depart from their house.

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    67%

    12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all offenses.

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    67%

    9 Your hand will find all Your enemies; Your right hand will discover those who hate You.

  • Prov 25:17
    67%

    17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.

  • Isa 58:10
    67%

    10 If you offer yourself to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like noonday.

  • Prov 26:21
    67%

    21 Charcoal for embers and wood for fire, and a contentious person for kindling strife.

  • Job 20:23
    67%

    23 When he is about to fill his stomach, God will unleash his burning anger against him and rain it upon him while he eats.

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    66%

    4 O Lord, my God, if I have done this, if there is injustice in my hands,

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    30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who strikes him, and let him be filled with disgrace.

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    66%

    15 For the day of the LORD is near for all nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your deeds will return upon your own head.

  • Jer 18:20
    66%

    20 Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak on their behalf, to turn Your wrath away from them.

  • Ezek 24:10
    66%

    10 Heap on the wood, kindle the fire, boil the flesh thoroughly, mix in the spices, and let the bones burn.

  • Luke 12:58
    66%

    58 For as you are going with your opponent to the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, so that he does not drag you to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.

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    66%

    10 But He repays those who hate Him to their face to destroy them. He will not delay to repay those who hate Him; He will repay them to their face.

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