Romans 12:21 KJV — MannaFest

Romans 12:21

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

KJV

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ASV

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

WEB

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

YLT

Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil.

DBT

Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Romans — Paul's gospel set out in order. Four great movements: sin, salvation, sanctification, sovereignty — closing with sustained calls to service and unity.

Author: Paul the apostle, dictated to Tertius (Rom 16:22)
Date: c. AD 57, from Corinth before the Jerusalem offering

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14 verses on the floor

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.
Luke 6:27–30
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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.
Romans 12:14
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Matthew 18:15
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

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Cross-references: OpenBible.info (CC-BY), based on the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

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Be not overcome of evil--for then you are the conquered party. but overcome evil with good--and then the victory is yours; you have subdued your enemy in the noblest sense. Note, (1) The redeeming mercy of God in Christ is, in the souls of believers, the living spring of all holy obedience (Ro 12:1).

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

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