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14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
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Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
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Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.Never be wise in your own sight.
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Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
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Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
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If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."
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Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
20 To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head."
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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.”
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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