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Romans 12:14-21

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

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

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

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

19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.

20 On the contrary:
“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.”

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

Cross References for Romans 12:14-21

1 Kings 13:6 - Then the king said to the man of God, “Intercede with the Lord your God and pray for me that my... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:6 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:6

James 3:10 - Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Click to read the verse James 3:10 Click to read the verse James 3:10

1 Thessalonians 5:15 - Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Romans 12:19 - Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine... Click to read the verse Romans 12:19 Click to read the verse Romans 12:19

Matthew 5:44 - But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Click to read the verse Matthew 5:44 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:44

1 Peter 3:9 - Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:9 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:9

Luke 23:34 - Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided ... Click to read the verse Luke 23:34 Click to read the verse Luke 23:34

Luke 6:28 - bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Click to read the verse Luke 6:28 Click to read the verse Luke 6:28

Job 31:29-30 - “If I have rejoiced at my enemy’s misfortune or gloated over the trouble that came to him— Click to read the verse Job 31:29-30 Click to read the verse Job 31:29-30

Leviticus 19:14 - “‘Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:14 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:14

Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Click to read the verse Romans 12:21 Click to read the verse Romans 12:21

Acts 7:60 - Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had... Click to read the verse Acts 7:60 Click to read the verse Acts 7:60

Job 31:30 - I have not allowed my mouth to sin by invoking a curse against his life— Click to read the verse Job 31:30 Click to read the verse Job 31:30

1 Corinthians 4:12-13 - We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endur... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:12-13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:12-13

1 Peter 2:21-23 - To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you shou... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:21-23 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:21-23

1 Corinthians 4:12 - We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endur... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:12