Verse 21

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

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Referenced Verses

  • 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.