Romans 12:21
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 12:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
- DARBYDarby
- Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. ###
Context: Romans 12
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
About Romans 12: The Marks of a True Christian
Paul teaches about the importance of living a life that is dedicated to God, and about the importance of loving others as yourself.
Commentary
Romans 12 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of service and humility. Paul begins by calling on believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices to God, a concept that is echoed throughout the New Testament. He then goes on to explain that each person has a unique role to play in the body of Christ, and that no one should think too highly of themselves. He encourages believers to use their gifts and talents to serve one another in love, and to be devoted to one another in brotherly affection.