Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Be not overcome by evil: but overcome evil by good. Proverbs 16:32 The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh cities. Luke 6:27-30 But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies. Do good to them that hate you. . . . 1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing. Context Forgiveness…20But if the enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give him to drink. For, doing this, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. 21Be not overcome by evil: but overcome evil by good. Cross References Romans 12:20 But if the enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give him to drink. For, doing this, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject to higher powers. For there is no power but from God: and those that are ordained of God. Lexicon {Do} notΜὴ (Mē) Adverb Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. be overcome νικῶ (nikō) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular Strong's Greek 3528: To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's Greek 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). evil, κακοῦ (kakou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. overcome νίκα (nika) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's Greek 3528: To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue. evil κακόν (kakon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. with ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. good. ἀγαθῷ (agathō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 18: A primary word; 'good'. Additional Translations Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome the evil with goodness. Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil. Jump to Previous Evil Good Goodness OvercomeJump to Next Evil Good Goodness OvercomeExternal Links Romans 12:21 NIVRomans 12:21 NLT Romans 12:21 ESV Romans 12:21 NASB Romans 12:21 ASV Romans 12:21 Bible Apps Romans 12:21 Biblia Paralela Romans 12:21 Chinese Bible Romans 12:21 French Bible Romans 12:21 German Bible Alphabetical: be but by Do evil good not overcome with NT Letters: Romans 12:21 Don't be overcome by evil but overcome (Rom. Ro) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
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