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Romans 12:19

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Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

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Romans 12:19 in other translations

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Romans 12:19 · American Standard Version

Romans 12:19 in context

  1. 17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
  2. 18If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
  3. 19Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
  4. 20Therefore
    “If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
    If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
    for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
  5. 21Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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