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Romans 12:19-21 Living Sacrifices and Unity in the Body of Christ

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 12:19-21

Isaiah 47:3 - Your nakedness will be exposed and your shame uncovered. I will take vengeance; I will spare no... Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:3

Matthew 26:52 - “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:52 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:52

Leviticus 19:18 - “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18

Romans 13:4 - For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear th... Click to read the verse Romans 13:4 Click to read the verse Romans 13:4

1 Samuel 25:26 - “Now since the Lord has kept you, my master, from bloodshed and from avenging yourself with you... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:26 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:26

Romans 12:17 - Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. Click to read the verse Romans 12:17 Click to read the verse Romans 12:17

1 Thessalonians 4:6 - and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6

2 Samuel 18:19 - David Mourns Now Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Let me run and take the news to the king that the ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 18:19 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 18:19

Numbers 31:2 - “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the Israelites. After that, you will be gathered to your ... Click to read the verse Numbers 31:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:2

Genesis 50:19 - But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? Click to read the verse Genesis 50:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:19

Genesis 34:13 - Because their sister Dinah had been defiled, Jacob’s sons replied deceitfully as they spoke to ... Click to read the verse Genesis 34:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 34:13

Ezekiel 25:12 - A Prophecy Against Edom “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘Because Edom took revenge on th... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 25:12 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 25:12

1 Samuel 25:31 - my master will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of hav... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:31 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:31

Hebrews 10:30 - For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:30 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:30

Deuteronomy 32:35 - It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:35 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:35

Nahum 1:2 - The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengean... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2

Deuteronomy 7:10 - But those who hate him he will repay to their face by destruction; he will not be slow to repay... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:10 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:10

Nahum 1:2-3 - The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengean... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2-3 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2-3

1 Corinthians 10:14 - Idol Feasts and the Lord’s Supper Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:14

Romans 12:14 - Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Click to read the verse Romans 12:14 Click to read the verse Romans 12:14

Proverbs 20:22 - Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:22

Deuteronomy 32:43 - Rejoice, O nations, with his people, for he will avenge the blood of his servants; he will take... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:43 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:43

Psalms 94:1 - Psalm 94 O Lord, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1

Amos 1:7 - I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza that will consume her fortresses. Click to read the verse Amos 1:7 Click to read the verse Amos 1:7

Psalms 94:1-3 - Psalm 94 O Lord, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1-3 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1-3

Revelation 6:10 - They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the ... Click to read the verse Revelation 6:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 6:10

2 Kings 9:7 - You are to destroy the house of Ahab your master, and I will avenge the blood of my servants th... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:7 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:7

Romans 3:5 - But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That... Click to read the verse Romans 3:5 Click to read the verse Romans 3:5

Jeremiah 50:15 - Shout against her on every side! She surrenders, her towers fall, her walls are torn down. Sinc... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:15

Psalms 18:47 - He is the God who avenges me, who subdues nations under me, Click to read the verse Psalms 18:47 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:47

1 Samuel 24:12 - May the Lord judge between you and me. And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:12

Judges 15:7 - Samson said to them, “Since you’ve acted like this, I won’t stop until I get my revenge on you.” Click to read the verse Judges 15:7 Click to read the verse Judges 15:7

Jeremiah 15:15 - You understand, O Lord; remember me and care for me. Avenge me on my persecutors. You are long-... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:15

2 Timothy 4:14 - Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:14 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:14

1 Samuel 25:33 - May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from a... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:33 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:33

1 Samuel 26:10 - As surely as the Lord lives,” he said, “the Lord himself will strike him; either his time will ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:10

2 Samuel 13:20 - Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet now, my... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:20 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:20

Psalms 79:10 - Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations... Click to read the verse Psalms 79:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 79:10

Matthew 5:39 - But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn t... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:39 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:39

Job 21:31 - Who denounces his conduct to his face? Who repays him for what he has done? Click to read the verse Job 21:31 Click to read the verse Job 21:31

Jeremiah 51:36 - Therefore, this is what the Lord says: “See, I will defend your cause and avenge you; I will dr... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:36 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:36

Proverbs 24:29 - Do not say, “I’ll do to him as he has done to me; I’ll pay that man back for what he did.” Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:29

Luke 22:50 - And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. Click to read the verse Luke 22:50 Click to read the verse Luke 22:50

2 Corinthians 12:19 - Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been spe... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:19 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:19

2 Timothy 1:2 - To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:2 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:2

Luke 9:55-56 - But Jesus turned and rebuked them, Click to read the verse Luke 9:55-56 Click to read the verse Luke 9:55-56

Proverbs 24:17-19 - Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice, Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:17-19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:17-19

Luke 6:27-29 - Love for Enemies “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, Click to read the verse Luke 6:27-29 Click to read the verse Luke 6:27-29