¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.^{(A) 15} Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another; do not be arrogant, but associate with the lowly;^[a] do not claim to be wiser than you are.^{(B) 17} Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.^{(C) 18} If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.^{(D) 19} Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God,^[b] for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”^{(E) 20} Instead, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.