Romans 12:20

World English Bible

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.”

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Romans 12:20 in other translations

But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.

Romans 12:20 · American Standard Version

Romans 12:20 in context

  1. 18If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
  2. 19Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
  3. 20Therefore
    “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.”
  4. 21Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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