Romans 12 cross-references
Romans 12 has 21 verses, which point to 600 other passages and are cited by 591. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Words characteristic of Romans 12 in the original text, with the number of verses using each. Select one for a full word study.
- εἴτε eite “whether” 3
- ἀγαθός agathos “good” 3
- ἀλλήλων allēlōn “one another” 3
- σπουδή spoudē “diligence” 2
- σῶμα sōma “body” 3
- φρονέω phroneō “to reason” 2
- μέλος melos “member” 2
- διώκω diōkō “to pursue” 2
- κακός kakos “evil/harm” 2
- χαίρω chairō “to rejoice” 2
- δίδωμι didōmi “to give” 3
- παρακαλέω parakaleō “to plead/comfort” 2
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Romans 12:1
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Points to (45)
- 1 Peter 2:5 — Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual… 286 votes
- Romans 6:13 — Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as… 238 votes
- Hebrews 13:15–16 — By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips… 185 votes
- Romans 6:19 — I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members… 185 votes
- Ephesians 4:1 — I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are… 150 votes
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 145 votes
Pointed to from (72)
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 205 votes
- 1 Corinthians 6:20 — For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. 51 votes
- Ephesians 5:10 — Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 25 votes
- Romans 6:13 — Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as… 25 votes
Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Points to (57)
- 1 Peter 1:14 — As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 583 votes
- Ephesians 4:22–24 — That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful… 557 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are… 462 votes
- Colossians 3:10 — And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 421 votes
- 1 John 2:15–17 — Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the… 386 votes
- Ephesians 5:17 — Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 276 votes
Pointed to from (47)
- Romans 12:1 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,… 145 votes
- 1 John 2:15 — Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the… 124 votes
- Psalms 51:10 — Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 120 votes
- Ephesians 4:23 — And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 87 votes
Romans 12:3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Points to (44)
- Galatians 6:3 — For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 59 votes
- Philippians 2:3–8 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than… 52 votes
- Proverbs 26:12 — Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 36 votes
- 1 Peter 5:5 — Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be… 28 votes
- Romans 12:16 — Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not… 28 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:16 — Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? 26 votes
Pointed to from (28)
- Ephesians 4:7 — But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 21 votes
- Galatians 6:3 — For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 19 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:16 — Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? 17 votes
- Romans 12:6 — Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy… 15 votes
Romans 12:4
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
Points to (5)
- 1 Corinthians 12:27 — Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 20 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:12–14 — For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one… 18 votes
- Ephesians 4:15–16 — But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 15 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:4 — Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 8 votes
- Ephesians 4:4 — There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 6 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- 1 Corinthians 12:12 — For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one… 40 votes
- Ephesians 4:4 — There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 19 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:4 — Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 13 votes
- Philippians 1:27 — Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else… 10 votes
Romans 12:5
So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Points to (12)
- 1 Corinthians 12:20 — But now are they many members, yet but one body. 16 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:27–28 — Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 11 votes
- Ephesians 4:25 — Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 10:17 — For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. 9 votes
- Ephesians 5:30 — For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 7 votes
- Colossians 2:19 — And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit… 6 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- John 15:5 — I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:… 18 votes
- Ephesians 4:25 — Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 15 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:27 — Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 14 votes
- Ephesians 5:30 — For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 12 votes
Romans 12:6
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Points to (27)
- 1 Peter 4:10–11 — As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the… 23 votes
- 1 Corinthians 7:7 — For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this… 22 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:28–31 — And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that… 19 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 — Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 18 votes
- Romans 12:3 — For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more… 15 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:2 — And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have… 12 votes
Pointed to from (29)
- 1 Peter 4:10 — As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the… 61 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:6 — Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of… 37 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:28 — And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that… 20 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:7 — For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst… 19 votes
Romans 12:7
Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Points to (29)
- 2 Timothy 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and… 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:17 — Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and… 7 votes
- Ephesians 4:11 — And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 7 votes
- Acts 13:1 — Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that… 7 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:24 — And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 6 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:2 — And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who… 6 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Ephesians 4:11 — And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 15 votes
- Deuteronomy 10:8 — At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand… 3 votes
- Numbers 3:10 — And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest’s office: and the stranger… 3 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:13 — For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness… 2 votes
Romans 12:8
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Points to (54)
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 — Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God… 11 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:17 — Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and… 9 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:4–5 — One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 7 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:28 — And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that… 7 votes
- Acts 15:32 — And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed… 6 votes
- Hebrews 13:22 — And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few… 5 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- Hebrews 10:25 — Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and… 21 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 — Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God… 20 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:17 — Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and… 14 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:18 — That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 8 votes
Romans 12:9
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Points to (28)
- Psalms 34:14 — Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 44 votes
- 1 Peter 4:8 — And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 37 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:5 — Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith… 30 votes
- 1 John 3:18–20 — My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 27 votes
- 1 Peter 3:10–11 — For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they… 19 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 — Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 18 votes
Pointed to from (45)
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 120 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:6 — Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 47 votes
- 1 John 3:18 — My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 44 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 38 votes
Romans 12:10
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Points to (28)
- Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than… 46 votes
- John 13:34–35 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 44 votes
- Hebrews 13:1 — Let brotherly love continue. 36 votes
- 1 John 4:11 — Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 33 votes
- 1 Peter 3:8–9 — Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 27 votes
- 1 Peter 1:22 — Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the… 26 votes
Pointed to from (31)
- Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than… 124 votes
- 1 Peter 5:5 — Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be… 45 votes
- 1 Peter 3:8 — Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 39 votes
- Ephesians 4:32 — And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath… 28 votes
Romans 12:11
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Points to (32)
- Hebrews 6:10–11 — For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in… 43 votes
- Acts 18:25 — This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught… 25 votes
- Revelation 3:15–16 — I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 23 votes
- Proverbs 13:4 — The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 23 votes
- 1 Peter 4:8 — And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 18 votes
- Colossians 3:22–24 — Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in… 18 votes
Pointed to from (22)
- Ecclesiastes 9:10 — Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor… 44 votes
- Revelation 3:15 — I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 39 votes
- Proverbs 6:6 — Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 13 votes
- Hebrews 6:12 — That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. 12 votes
Romans 12:12
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Points to (71)
- Romans 15:13 — Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the… 85 votes
- Hebrews 10:36 — For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 63 votes
- Psalms 62:8 — Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. 63 votes
- Romans 5:2–4 — By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of… 57 votes
- Philippians 4:6–7 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be… 41 votes
- James 5:7 — Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious… 40 votes
Pointed to from (28)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 — Pray without ceasing. 162 votes
- Romans 15:13 — Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the… 139 votes
- Philippians 4:4 — Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 103 votes
- Luke 18:1 — And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 85 votes
Romans 12:13
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Points to (25)
- Hebrews 13:16 — But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 28 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:12 — For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by… 20 votes
- 1 John 3:17 — But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion… 19 votes
- Hebrews 6:10 — For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in… 17 votes
- Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household… 17 votes
- 1 Peter 4:9 — Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 14 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- Hebrews 13:16 — But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 46 votes
- Hebrews 13:2 — Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 21 votes
- 1 Peter 4:9 — Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 14 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:2 — A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to… 11 votes
Romans 12:14
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Points to (11)
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 27 votes
- 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… 23 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15 — See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves,… 20 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:12–13 — And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: 18 votes
- Romans 12:21 — Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. 18 votes
- Luke 6:28 — Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. 17 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- 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… 92 votes
- Luke 23:34 — Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast… 52 votes
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 36 votes
- Luke 6:28 — Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. 32 votes
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Points to (18)
- 1 Corinthians 12:26 — And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members… 55 votes
- Hebrews 13:3 — Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves… 22 votes
- Psalms 35:13–14 — But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer… 21 votes
- John 11:33–36 — When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the… 18 votes
- Job 30:25 — Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor? 16 votes
- Luke 1:58 — And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with… 13 votes
Pointed to from (40)
- Philippians 2:4 — Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 18 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:26 — And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members… 14 votes
- Hebrews 13:3 — Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves… 13 votes
- Ecclesiastes 3:4 — A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 12 votes
Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Points to (46)
- 1 Peter 3:8 — Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 26 votes
- Proverbs 3:7 — Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 24 votes
- James 3:13–17 — Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with… 16 votes
- Philippians 2:2–3 — Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 15 votes
- Hebrews 13:5 — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said,… 13 votes
- Romans 12:3 — For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more… 13 votes
Pointed to from (27)
- Proverbs 3:5 — Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 210 votes
- Philippians 2:2 — Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 43 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 — Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that… 43 votes
- Proverbs 3:7 — Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 38 votes
Romans 12:17
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Points to (17)
- Proverbs 20:22 — Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 32 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15 — See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves,… 31 votes
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 25 votes
- Matthew 5:39 — But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him… 23 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:20–21 — Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: 20 votes
- Philippians 4:8–9 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 16 votes
Pointed to from (37)
- Proverbs 20:22 — Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 146 votes
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 42 votes
- Romans 12:19 — Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is… 41 votes
- Luke 6:27 — But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 21 votes
Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Points to (19)
- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 53 votes
- Romans 14:19 — Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. 42 votes
- Matthew 5:9 — Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 42 votes
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 — Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of… 40 votes
- James 3:16–18 — For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. 34 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 31 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Matthew 5:9 — Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 82 votes
- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 37 votes
- Psalms 34:14 — Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 24 votes
- Romans 14:19 — Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. 23 votes
Romans 12:19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Points to (19)
- Deuteronomy 32:35 — To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity… 88 votes
- Hebrews 10:30 — For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again,… 54 votes
- Proverbs 24:29 — Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work. 50 votes
- Proverbs 20:22 — Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 49 votes
- Romans 12:17 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 41 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6 — That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all… 33 votes
Pointed to from (41)
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 34 votes
- Ephesians 4:26 — Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 32 votes
- Hebrews 10:30 — For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again,… 20 votes
- Deuteronomy 32:35 — To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity… 19 votes
Romans 12:20
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.
Points to (10)
- Proverbs 25:21–22 — If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 65 votes
- 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… 38 votes
- Luke 6:27 — But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 32 votes
- Exodus 23:4–5 — If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. 27 votes
- 2 Kings 6:22 — And he answered, Thou shalt not smite wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword… 18 votes
- 1 Samuel 24:16–19 — And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this… 14 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- 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… 74 votes
- Ephesians 4:32 — And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath… 28 votes
- Proverbs 25:21 — If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 25 votes
- 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… 13 votes
Romans 12:21
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Points to (3)
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 82 votes
- Luke 6:27–30 — But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 60 votes
- 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. 49 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- 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. 23 votes
- Romans 12:14 — Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 18 votes
- Matthew 18:15 — Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if… 13 votes
- Luke 9:56 — For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. 10 votes