Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. New Living Translation Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. English Standard Version Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Berean Standard Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Berean Literal Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. King James Bible Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. New King James Version Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. New American Standard Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. NASB 1995 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. NASB 1977 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Legacy Standard Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Amplified Bible Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good. Christian Standard Bible Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. American Standard Version Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Contemporary English Version Don't let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good. English Revised Version Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil with good. Good News Translation Do not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good. International Standard Version Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. Majority Standard Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. NET Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. New Heart English Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Webster's Bible Translation Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Weymouth New Testament Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome the evil with goodness. World English Bible Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not be overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil. Berean Literal Bible Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Young's Literal Translation Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil. Smith's Literal Translation Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not allow evil to prevail, instead prevail over evil by means of goodness. New American Bible Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good. New Revised Standard Version Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBe not overcome by evil; but overcome evil with good. Godbey New Testament Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome the evil with the good. Haweis New Testament Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Mace New Testament be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good. Weymouth New Testament Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome the evil with goodness. Worrell New Testament Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Worsley New Testament Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Forgiveness…20On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Cross References Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ... Matthew 5:39-41 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; / if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; / and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 1 John 4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. 1 John 5:4 because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. 2 Kings 6:22 “Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Treasury of Scripture Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Proverbs 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. Luke 6:27-30 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, … 1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. Jump to Previous Evil Good Goodness OvercomeJump to Next Evil Good Goodness OvercomeRomans 12 1. God's mercies must move us to offer ourselves.3. No man must think too well of himself; 6. but everyone attend to the calling wherein he is placed. 9. Love, and many other duties are required of us. 19. Revenge is especially forbidden. Do not be overcome by evil This phrase serves as a warning against allowing evil to gain control over one's actions or thoughts. In the context of the Roman Empire, where Christians faced persecution and moral corruption, this admonition was particularly relevant. The Apostle Paul, who authored Romans, often addressed the challenges of living a Christian life in a pagan society. The concept of not being overcome by evil echoes Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, where He instructed His followers to turn the other cheek (Matthew 5:39). This phrase also connects to Ephesians 6:12, where Paul describes the spiritual battle against the forces of evil, emphasizing the need for spiritual vigilance and the armor of God. but overcome evil with good Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. The Roman Church The recipients of the letter, the early Christian community in Rome, which was diverse and included both Jewish and Gentile believers. 3. The City of Rome The capital of the Roman Empire, a place of significant cultural, political, and religious influence during the time of Paul's writing. Teaching Points Understanding OvercomeThe Greek word for "overcome" is "nikao," which means to conquer or prevail. Christians are called to conquer evil not by force, but through the power of good. The Nature of Good and Evil Evil is not to be fought with evil, as it perpetuates a cycle of sin. Instead, good, which is rooted in God's character, has the power to transform and redeem. Practical Goodness Overcoming evil with good involves practical acts of kindness, forgiveness, and love, reflecting Christ's example. Spiritual Warfare This verse highlights the spiritual battle Christians face, where the weapons are not physical but spiritual, rooted in righteousness and love. Living Sacrifices As Paul discusses earlier in Romans 12, believers are to present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which includes overcoming evil with good.(21) Be not overcome of evil, but . . .--A fine sentiment. The infliction of vengeance is not a sign of strength, but of weakness. To repress the desire for revenge is to gain a victory over self, which is not only nobler in itself, but will also be much more effectual. It will disarm the enemy, and turn him into a friend.
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