Romans 12:20

Easy To Read Version

But you should do this: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if your enemy is thirsty, give him something to drink. In this way you will make that person ashamed. {\cf2\super [133]} ” {\cf2\super [134]}

Cross References

Genesis 42:25

Joseph told some servants to fill their bags with grain. The brothers gave Joseph the money for this grain. But Joseph didn’t keep the money. He put the money in their bags of grain. Then Joseph gave them things they would need for their trip back home.

2 Kings 6:22

Elisha answered, “No, don’t kill them. You would not kill people that you captured in war with your sword and with your bow {and arrows}. Give the Aramean army some bread and water. Let them eat and drink. Then let them go home to their master.”

Psalm 120:4

A soldier’s sharp arrow\par and hot coals to punish you.\par

Psalm 140:10

Pour burning coals on their heads.\par Throw my enemies into the fire.\par Throw them into the pit (grave)\par that they will never climb out of.\par

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those people that do bad things to you.

Luke 6:27

“I say to you people that are listening to me, love your enemies. Do good to those people that hate you.

Romans 12:21

Don’t let evil defeat you. You should defeat evil by doing good.

1 Samuel 26:21

Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. Today you showed me that my life is important to you. So I will not try to hurt you. I have acted foolishly. I have made a big mistake.”