Romans 12:20 — “ But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; fo… — AMP | maBible
Read Romans 12:20 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Romans 12.20, Romans 12v20, Rm. 12:20. “ But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on his head.” [Prov 25:21, 22]
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20 “ But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on his head.” [Prov 25:21, 22]
Notes and references
This may refer to an ancient Egyptian custom in which a penitent person carried a bowl of burning embers on his head to show his shame and guilt. By analogy, being kind to an enemy may lead him to shame and repentance.