Romans 12:20

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Instead, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.”

Cross References

Genesis 42:25

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

2 Kings 6:22

He answered, “No! Would you strike those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set food and water before them so that they may eat and drink, and let them go to their master.”

Psalm 120:4

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

Psalm 140:10

Let burning coals fall on them! Let them be flung into pits, no more to rise!

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 are listening: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you;

Romans 12:21

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

1 Samuel 26:21

Then Saul said, “I have done wrong; come back, my son David, for I will never harm you again, because my life was precious in your sight today; I have been a fool and have made a great mistake.”