Verse 19
Romans 12:19
American Standard Version
19
Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath [of God (Elohim)]: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith 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."
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 12 Context
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And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, an...
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For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of hims...
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For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members have not the same office:
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so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another.
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And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, [let us pr...
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or ministry, [let us give ourselves] to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;
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or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, [let him do it] with liberality; he that rul...
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Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
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In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;
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in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
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rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;
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communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
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Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
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Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.
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Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things t...
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Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
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If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
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Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath [of God (Elohim)]: for it is written,...
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