Romans 12:21
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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What this verse means
The strategy for dealing with evil is not to mirror it but to overcome it with good.
A short prayer
Lord, keep me from being overcome by evil. Arm me with overcoming good.
Read in context — Romans 12
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20Therefore 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.
21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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