Romans 12:20

The Scriptures 1998

“Instead, if your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him a drink, for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head.”

Cross References

Matthew 5:44

“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those insulting you and persecuting you,

Luke 6:27

“But I say to you who are hearing: Love your enemies, do good to those hating you.

2 Kings 6:22

But he said, “Do not smite. Do you smite those whom you have taken captive with your sword and your bow? Set food and water before them and let them eat and drink and go to their master.”

1 Samuel 26:21

And Sha’ul said, “I have sinned. Come back, my son Dawiḏ

Psalm 140:10

“Let burning coals fall on them; Let them be made to fall into the fire, Into deep pits, let them not rise again.

Psalm 120:4

Sharp arrows of a mighty man, With coals of the broom-wood!

Genesis 42:25

And Yosĕ

Romans 12:21

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