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Romans 12:20
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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.
About Romans 12:20
Romans 12:20 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on Enemies in the Bible. Found in the epistle of Romans, this New Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
Related Verses
- Matthew 5:44
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
- Proverbs 25:21
“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”
- Luke 6:27
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”
- Proverbs 24:17
“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
- Exodus 23:4
“If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.”
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How to Apply Romans 12:20
Meditate on Romans 12:20 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of Enemies in the Bible applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.