14 (A)Bless those who persecute [a]you; bless and do not curse.

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  1. Romans 12:14 Two early mss do not contain you

14 Bless those who persecute you;(A) bless and do not curse.

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17 (A)Never repay evil for evil to anyone. [a](B)Respect what is right in the sight of all people. 18 If possible, (C)so far as it depends on you, (D)be at peace with all people. 19 (E)Never take your own revenge, beloved, but [b]leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “(F)Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

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  1. Romans 12:17 Lit Take thought for
  2. Romans 12:19 Lit give a place

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil.(A) Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.(B) 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.(C) 19 Do not take revenge,(D) my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[a](E) says the Lord.

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  1. Romans 12:19 Deut. 32:35

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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