Bible verse
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21 · BSB
The verses around it, from Romans 12.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
KJV
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
ASV
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
ERV
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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