Romans 12:20

Marks of the True Christian

20 Therefore
j "If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head." 1

  1. Cross References
    2 Kings 6:22
    But he answered, "You shall not kill them. Would you kill those whom you have taken captive with your sword and your bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master.
    Proverbs 25:21
    If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
    Proverbs 25:22
    For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the LORD will reward you.
    Matthew 5:44
    But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.
    Luke 6:27
    But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.
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