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12:17 - [In Context ]Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.
12:18 - [In Context ]Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.
12:19 - [In Context ]Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written, "I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it," F79 says the Lord.
12:20 - [In Context ]Instead, do what the Scriptures say: "If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink, and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you." F80
12:21 - [In Context ]Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.
FOOTNOTES: F79: Deut 32:35.
F80: Greek and you will heap burning coals on their heads. Prov 25:21-22.
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