Romans 12:19 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Romans 12:19 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Romans 12:19 in 6 Bible Translations
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Romans 12:19 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.””
Romans 12:19 — World English Bible
Romans 12:19 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord. ”
Romans 12:19 — American Standard Version
Romans 12:19 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it hath been written, `Vengeance <FI>is<Fi> Mine,”
Romans 12:19 — Young's Literal Translation
Romans 12:19 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. ”
Romans 12:19 — Darby Translation
Romans 12:19 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but giue place vnto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine: I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Romans 12:19 — Geneva Bible
Romans 12:19 in Context — Romans 12
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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.
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
What Does Romans 12:19 Mean?
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