Romans Chapter 12 verse 21 Holy Bible
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Do not let evil overcome you, but overcome evil by good.
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Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil.
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Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(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.Parallel Commentaries ...Greek{Do} notΜὴ (Mē)AdverbStrong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.be overcomeνικῶ (nikō)Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person SingularStrong's 3528: To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue.byὑπὸ (hypo)PrepositionStrong's 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 SingularStrong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.butἀλλὰ (alla)ConjunctionStrong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.overcomeνίκα (nika)Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person SingularStrong's 3528: To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue.evilκακόν (kakon)Adjective - Accusative Neuter SingularStrong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.withἐν (en)PrepositionStrong's 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 SingularStrong's 18: A primary word; 'good'.Jump to PreviousEvil Good Goodness Overcome