Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. New Living Translation Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. English Standard Version Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Berean Standard Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Berean Literal Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. King James Bible Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. New King James Version Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. New American Standard Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. NASB 1995 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. NASB 1977 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Legacy Standard Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Amplified Bible Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good. Christian Standard Bible Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. American Standard Version Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good. Contemporary English Version Don't let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good. Douay-Rheims Bible Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good. English Revised Version Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil with good. Good News Translation Do not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good. International Standard Version Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. Literal Standard Version Do not be overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil. Majority Standard Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. New American Bible Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good. NET Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. New Revised Standard Version Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. New Heart English Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Webster's Bible Translation Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Weymouth New Testament Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome the evil with goodness. World English Bible Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Young's Literal Translation Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Forgiveness…20On 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.” 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Cross References Romans 12:20 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." Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Treasury of Scripture Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Proverbs 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. Luke 6:27-30 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, … 1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. Jump to Previous Evil Good Goodness OvercomeJump to Next Evil Good Goodness OvercomeRomans 12 1. God's mercies must move us to offer ourselves.3. No man must think too well of himself; 6. but everyone attend to the calling wherein he is placed. 9. Love, and many other duties are required of us. 19. Revenge is especially forbidden. (21) Be not overcome of evil, but . . .--A fine sentiment. The infliction of vengeance is not a sign of strength, but of weakness. To repress the desire for revenge is to gain a victory over self, which is not only nobler in itself, but will also be much more effectual. It will disarm the enemy, and turn him into a friend.
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