Romans 12:19

19 Do not take revenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to [God's] wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance [is] mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

Romans 12:19 In-Context

17 Pay back no one evil for evil. Take thought for [what is] good in the sight of all people.
18 If [it is] possible on your [part], be at peace with all people.
19 Do not take revenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to [God's] wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance [is] mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
20 But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him [something] to drink; for [by] doing this, you will heap up coals of fire upon his head."
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Footnotes 1

  • [a]. A quotation from Deut 32:35
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