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14 (A)Bless those who persecute [a]you; bless, and do not curse. 15 (B)Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep, 16 by (C)being of the same mind toward one another, (D)not being haughty in mind, but [b]associating with the humble. (E)Do not be wise in your own mind. 17 (F)Never paying back evil for evil to anyone, [c](G)respecting what is good in the sight of all men, 18 if possible, (H)so far as it depends on you, (I)being at peace with all men, 19 (J)never taking your own revenge, beloved—instead [d]leave room for the wrath of God. For it is written, “(K)Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 (L)But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:14 Two early mss omit you
  2. Romans 12:16 Or accommodate yourself to lowly things
  3. Romans 12:17 Lit take thought for
  4. Romans 12:19 Lit give a place

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who are rejoicing; weep with those who are weeping. 16 Have the same respect for one another. Do not be arrogant, but associate with the humble. Do not think too highly of yourselves.

17 Do not pay anyone back evil for evil. Focus on those things that everyone considers noble. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, maintain peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay,”[a] says the Lord. 20 But:

If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him a drink.
For by doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.[b]

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

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