Romans 12:20

New Century Version

But you should do this: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. Doing this will be like pouring burning coals on his head.”

Cross References

Genesis 42:25

Joseph told his servants to fill his brothers’ bags with grain and to put the money the brothers had paid for the grain back in their bags. The servants were also to give them what they would need for their trip back home. And the servants did this.

2 Kings 6:22

Elisha answered, “Don’t kill them. You wouldn’t kill people whom you captured with your sword and bow. Give them food and water, and let them eat and drink and then go home to their master.”

Psalm 120:4

He will punish you with the sharp arrows of a warrior and with burning coals of wood.

Psalm 140:10

Let burning coals fall on them. Throw them into the fire or into pits from which they cannot escape.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

Luke 6:27

“But I say to you who are listening, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you,

Romans 12:21

Do not let evil defeat you, but defeat evil by doing good.

1 Samuel 26:21

Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. Today you respected my life, so I will not try to hurt you. I have been very stupid and foolish.”