Romans 12:14-21

Marks of the True Christian

¹⁴ _e Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. ¹⁵ _f Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ¹⁶ _g Live in harmony with one another. _h Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. _{1 i} Never be wise in your own sight. ¹⁷ _j Repay no one evil for evil, but _k give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, _l live peaceably with all. ¹⁹ Beloved, _m never avenge yourselves, but leave it ₂ to the wrath of God, for it is written, _n "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." ²⁰ To the contrary, _o "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." ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

1. Cross References
   Matthew 5:44
   But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
   1 Peter 3:9
   Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 12:26
   If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
   Job 30:25
   Did not I weep for him whose day was hard? Was not my soul grieved for the needy?
   Hebrews 13:3
   Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.
   
3. Cross References
   Romans 15:5
   May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.
   2 Corinthians 13:11
   Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
   Philippians 2:2
   Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
   Philippians 4:2
   I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.
   1 Peter 3:8
   Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
   
4. Cross References
   Romans 12:3
   For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
   Psalms 131:1
   O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me.
   Jeremiah 45:5
   And do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not, for behold, I am bringing disaster upon all flesh, declares the Lord. But I will give you your life as a prize of war in all places to which you may go.
   
5. Cross References
   Romans 11:25
   Lest you be wise in your own sight, I want you to understand this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
   Proverbs 3:7
   Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
   
6. Cross References
   Proverbs 20:22
   Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.
   Matthew 5:39
   But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
   Romans 14:19
   So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
   
7. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 8:21
   For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man.
   Romans 14:16
   So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil.
   
8. Cross References
   Mark 9:50
   Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.
   
9. Cross References
   Proverbs 20:22
   Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.
   Matthew 5:39
   But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
   Romans 14:19
   So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
   
10. Cross References
    Hebrews 10:30
    For we know him who said, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay." And again, "The Lord will judge his people.
    Deuteronomy 32:35
    Vengeance is mine, and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip; for the day of their calamity is at hand, and their doom comes swiftly.
    Psalms 94:1
    O Lord, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth!
    1 Thessalonians 4:6
    That no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you.
    
11. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 32:35
    Vengeance is mine, and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip; for the day of their calamity is at hand, and their doom comes swiftly.
    
12. Cross References
    Proverbs 25:21 - 22
    If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
    Exodus 23:4 - 5
    If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him.
    2 Kings 6:22
    He answered, "You shall not strike them down. Would you strike down those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master.
    Luke 6:27
    But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.
    
13. Cross References
    Proverbs 25:21 - 22
    If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.