Romans 12:21 (KJV)
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 12:21 is verse of the day number 147 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Overcome evil with good”. It comes from Romans 12, and 3 other passages connected to it are listed below.
Romans 12:21 in other translations
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Romans 12:21 in context
Romans 12:18–21 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Cross-references for Romans 12:21
Passages most often linked to Romans 12:21, strongest connections first.
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. …
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Cross-reference data courtesy of openBible.info (CC-BY).