Romans 12:20

English Standard Version 2016

To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Cross References

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Luke 6:27

“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

2 Kings 6:22

He answered, “You shall not strike them down. Would you strike down those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master.”

1 Samuel 26:21

Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes this day. Behold, I have acted foolishly, and have made a great mistake.”

Psalm 140:10

Let burning coals fall upon them! Let them be cast into fire, into miry pits, no more to rise!

Psalm 120:4

A warrior’s sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree!

Genesis 42:25

And Joseph gave orders to fill their bags with grain, and to replace every man’s money in his sack, and to give them provisions for the journey. This was done for them.

Romans 12:21

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