Verse 20
Romans 12:20
New King James Version
20
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt 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
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God (Elohim), that ye present your bodies a liv...
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2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may...
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3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think
of himself...
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4
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
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5
So we,
being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
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6
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy,
let us pro...
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7
Or ministry,
let us wait on
our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
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8
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth,
let him do it
with simplicity; he that ruleth...
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9
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
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10
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
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11
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
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12
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
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13
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
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14
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
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15
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
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16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. B...
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17
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
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18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but
rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeanc...
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20
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt...
21
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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