Romans 12:20
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 12
“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.”Romans 12:20
What Does Romans 12:20 Mean?
Romans 12:20 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Compassion.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 12:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:44“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”Proverbs 25:21“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”Luke 6:27“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”Ephesians 4:32“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”Exodus 23:4“If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.”2 Kings 6:22“And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.”1 Samuel 24:16“And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.”Isaiah 58:7“Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?”1 Samuel 26:21“Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.”Song of Solomon 8:6“Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.”Luke 10:34“And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Luke 17:4“And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.”Psalms 140:10“Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.”Matthew 5:42“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”Psalms 120:4“Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.”1 Corinthians 4:12“And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:”Isaiah 21:14“The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.”Genesis 50:21“Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.”1 Samuel 24:17“And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.”
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