¹⁸ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.^{(A) 19} Do not take revenge,^(B) my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”^[a](C) says the Lord. ²⁰ On the contrary:

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

¹⁶ For where you have envy and selfish ambition,^(A) there you find disorder and every evil practice.

¹⁷ But the wisdom that comes from heaven^(B) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,^(C) considerate, submissive, full of mercy^(D) and good fruit, impartial and sincere.^{(E) 18} Peacemakers^(F) who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.^(G)