Romans 12:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Don't let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:32

Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.

Romans 12:20

The Scriptures also say, “If your enemies are hungry, give them something to eat. And if they are thirsty, give them something to drink. This will be the same as piling burning coals on their heads.”

Romans 13:1

Obey the rulers who have authority over you. Only God can give authority to anyone, and he puts these rulers in their places of power.

1 Peter 3:9

Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say,