Romans 12:19

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

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KJV

King James Version

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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WEB

World English Bible

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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ASV

American Standard Version

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.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

not avenging yourselves, beloved, but giving place to wrath, for it has been written: “Vengeance [is] Mine, I will repay, says [the] Lord.”

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Romans 12

¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

¹⁸ If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

¹⁹ Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

²⁰ On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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