Verse 20
Romans 12:20
World English Bible, British Edition
20
Therefore
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
Original Language Text
greek
⸂ἀλλὰ ἐὰν⸃ πεινᾷ ὁ ἐχθρός σου, ψώμιζε αὐτόν· ἐὰν διψᾷ, πότιζε αὐτόν· τοῦτο γὰρ ποιῶν ἄνθρακας πυρὸς σωρεύσεις ἐπὶ τὴν κεφαλὴν αὐτοῦ.
English Translation
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for in doing this you will heap burning coals on his head.
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Chapter 12 Context
1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God (Elohim), to present your bodies
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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5
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members
of one another,
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6
having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if
prophecy, let’s prophesy acco...
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7
or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his
teaching;
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8
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, “...
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20
Therefore
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
for in doing so, y...
21
Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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