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Proverbs 25:21
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Proverbs 25:21
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21 If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat.
If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
Proverbs 25:21
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Proverbs 25:21
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21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Romans 12:20-21
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Romans 12:20-21
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20 Instead,
“If your enemies are hungry, feed them.
If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap
burning coals of shame on their heads.”[a]
21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
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Romans 12:20-21
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Romans 12:20-21
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20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[a](A)
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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- Romans 12:20 Prov. 25:21,22
Exodus 23:4-5
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Exodus 23:4-5
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4 “If you come upon your enemy’s ox or donkey that has strayed away, take it back to its owner. 5 If you see that the donkey of someone who hates you has collapsed under its load, do not walk by. Instead, stop and help.
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Exodus 23:4-5
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Exodus 23:4-5
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4 “If you come across your enemy’s(A) ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it.(B) 5 If you see the donkey(C) of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.
Matthew 5:44
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Matthew 5:44
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44 But I say, love your enemies![a] Pray for those who persecute you!
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- 5:44 Some manuscripts add Bless those who curse you. Do good to those who hate you. Compare Luke 6:27-28.
Matthew 5:44
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Matthew 5:44
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44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,(A)
Proverbs 24:17
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Proverbs 24:17
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17 Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall;
don’t be happy when they stumble.
Proverbs 24:17
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Proverbs 24:17
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Saying 28
Luke 10:33-36
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Luke 10:33-36
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33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins,[a] telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’
36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked.
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- 10:35 Greek two denarii. A denarius was equivalent to a laborer’s full day’s wage.
Luke 10:33-36
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Luke 10:33-36
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33 But a Samaritan,(A) as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[a] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’
36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
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- Luke 10:35 A denarius was the usual daily wage of a day laborer (see Matt. 20:2).
2 Chronicles 28:15
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2 Chronicles 28:15
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15 Then the four men just mentioned by name came forward and distributed clothes from the plunder to the prisoners who were naked. They provided clothing and sandals to wear, gave them enough food and drink, and dressed their wounds with olive oil. They put those who were weak on donkeys and took all the prisoners back to their own people in Jericho, the city of palms. Then they returned to Samaria.
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2 Chronicles 28:15
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2 Chronicles 28:15
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15 The men designated by name took the prisoners, and from the plunder they clothed all who were naked. They provided them with clothes and sandals, food and drink,(A) and healing balm. All those who were weak they put on donkeys. So they took them back to their fellow Israelites at Jericho, the City of Palms,(B) and returned to Samaria.(C)
2 Kings 6:22
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2 Kings 6:22
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22 “Of course not!” Elisha replied. “Do we kill prisoners of war? Give them food and drink and send them home again to their master.”
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2 Kings 6:22
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2 Kings 6:22
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22 “Do not kill them,” he answered. “Would you kill those you have captured(A) with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them so that they may eat and drink and then go back to their master.”
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