Romans 12:21

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
  • Prov 16:32 : 32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
  • Luke 6:27-30 : 27 But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. 29 And to him who strikes you on one cheek, offer also the other; and to him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your coat also. 30 Give to everyone who asks of you; and from him who takes away your goods, do not ask them back.

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    17 Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

    18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

    19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay,' says the Lord.

    20 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.

  • 1 Thess 5:15
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    15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone; but always pursue what is good, both for yourselves and for all.

  • Prov 25:21-22
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    21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;

    22 For you will heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward you.

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    9 Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

    10 For he who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.

    11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.

  • Matt 5:39
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    39 But I say to you, do not resist an evil person: but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

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    16 Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil.

  • Prov 17:13
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    13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

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

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    21 No harm befalls the just, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

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    43 You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'

    44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you;

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    27 But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

    28 Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.

    29 And to him who strikes you on one cheek, offer also the other; and to him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your coat also.

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    1 Do not be envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them.

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    19 Do not fret because of evil men, neither be envious of the wicked.

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    11 Beloved, do not follow what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God: but he who does evil has not seen God.

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    35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be children of the Highest: for he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.

  • Eph 4:26-27
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    26 Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath,

    27 Nor give place to the devil.

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    22 Do not say, I will recompense evil; wait on the LORD, and He shall save you.

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    29 Do not say, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for his work.

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

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    11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.

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    13 And who is he who will harm you if you are followers of what is good?

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    2 And do not be conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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    19 The evil will bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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    12 The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked, but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.

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    27 Depart from evil and do good, and live forevermore.

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    21 I find then a law, that when I want to do good, evil is present with me.

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    14 Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

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    13 But you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.

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    11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

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    33 Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits.