Romans 12:21

New International Reader's Version

Don’t let evil overcome you. Overcome evil by doing good.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.

Romans 12:20

Do just the opposite. Scripture says, “If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on their heads.” (Proverbs 25:21,22)

Romans 13:1

All of you must obey those who rule over you. There are no authorities except the ones God has chosen. Those who now rule have been chosen by God.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t pay back evil with evil. Don’t pay back unkind words with unkind words. Instead, pay back evil with kind words. This is what you have been chosen to do. You will receive a blessing by doing this.