Romans 12:20
The Scripture
(20) Therefore 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Romans 12 the apostle Paul urges believers to put aside selfish desires and instead live in love, peace, and self‑sacrifice. He instructs them to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, offering themselves to God, and to be united in mutual love and respect.
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