Verse 19
Romans 12:19
World English Bible, British Edition
19
Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God (Elohim)’s wrath.
For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Original Language Text
greek
μὴ ἑαυτοὺς ἐκδικοῦντες, ἀγαπητοί, ἀλλὰ δότε τόπον τῇ ὀργῇ, γέγραπται γάρ· Ἐμοὶ ἐκδίκησις, ἐγὼ ἀνταποδώσω, λέγει κύριος.
English Translation
Do not take revenge, beloved, but give place to wrath, for it is written: "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord."
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Chapter 12 Context
1
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a living sacr...
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2
Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing
of your mind, so that you may p...
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3
For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who
is amongst you, not to think of yours...
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4
For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t
have the same function,
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so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members
of one another,
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having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if
prophecy, let’s prophesy acco...
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or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his
teaching;
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or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with
generosity; he who rules, with...
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9
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling
to that which is good.
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10
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in
honour prefer one another,
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11
not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,
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12
rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in
prayer,
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13
contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.
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14
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
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15
Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
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16
Be of the same mind one towards another. Don’t set your mind on high
things, but associate with the...
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17
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honourable in the sight
of all men.
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18
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all
men.
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19
Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God (Elohim)’s wrath.
For it is written, “...
20
Therefore
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
for in doing so, y...
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21
Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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