Romans 12:21
Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Cross references
- 1 Peter 3:9 not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
- Luke 6:27–29 “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.
- Proverbs 16:32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.