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.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Romans 12:19 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the wrath of God; for scripture declares — ‘“It is for me to avenge, I will requite,” says the Lord.’
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Rächet nicht euch selbst, Geliebte, sondern gebet Raum dem Zorn; denn es steht geschrieben: "Mein ist die Rache; ich will vergelten, spricht der Herr".
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
No os venguéis vosotros mismos, amados míos; antes dad lugar á la ira; porque escrito está: Mía es la venganza: yo pagaré, dice el Señor.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Não vos vingueis por vós mesmos, amados. Em vez disso, dai lugar à ira divina ,porque está escrito: A mim pertence a vingança, eu retribuirei, diz o Senhor.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Amados, não vos vingueis a vós mesmos, mas dai lugar à ira de Deus. Porque está escrito: "'A vingança pertence a Mim; Eu retribuirei'. diz o Senhor".
📖 Romans 12:19 in Context
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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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