Romans 12:17,20-21
Romans 12:17-19 The Message (MSG)
Don’t hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you’ve got it in you, get along with everybody. Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. “I’ll do the judging,” says God. “I’ll take care of it.”
Romans 12:20-21-20-21 The Message (MSG)
Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he’s thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don’t let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.
Romans 12:17 King James Version (KJV)
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:20-21 King James Version (KJV)
Therefore 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. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:20-21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:17 New Century Version (NCV)
If someone does wrong to you, do not pay him back by doing wrong to him. Try to do what everyone thinks is right.
Romans 12:20-21 New Century Version (NCV)
But you should do this: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. Doing this will be like pouring burning coals on his head.” Do not let evil defeat you, but defeat evil by doing good.
Romans 12:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:20-21 American Standard Version (ASV)
But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:17 New International Version (NIV)
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
Romans 12:20-21 New International Version (NIV)
On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:20-21 New King James Version (NKJV)
Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone. [Prov 20:22]
Romans 12:20-21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM; IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR BY DOING THIS YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD.” [Prov 25:21, 22] Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.
Romans 12:20-21 New Living Translation (NLT)
Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.” Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
Romans 12:17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Never hold a grudge or try to get even, but plan your life around the noblest way to benefit others.
Romans 12:20-21 The Passion Translation (TPT)
And: If your enemy is hungry, buy him lunch! Win him over with kindness. For your surprising generosity will awaken his conscience, and God will reward you with favor. Never let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good.