Romans 12:14–21
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Blesse them which persecute you, blesse, and curse not.
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Reioyce with them that doe reioice, and weepe with them that weepe.
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.
Be of the same mind one towards another. Minde not high things, but ‖condescend to men of low estate. Bee not wise in your owne conceits.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, be contented with meane things.
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Recompence to no man euill for euill. Prouide things honest in the sight of all men.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
If it be possible, as much as lyeth in you, liue peaceably with all men.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but rather giue place vnto wrath: for it is written, *Uengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceDeut. 32.35.
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.
*Therefore if thine enemie hunger, feed him: if he thirst, giue him drink. For in so doing thou shalt heape coales of fire on his head.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePro. 25.21.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Be not ouercome of euill, but ouercome euill with good.
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From verse 14
- 1 Peter 3:9Rank 1 from verse 14
9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
9Not rendring euill for euill, or railing for railing: but contrarywise blessing, knowing that yee are thereunto called, that ye should inherite a blessing.
- Matthew 5:44Rank 2 from verse 14
44But 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;
44But I say vnto you, *Loue your enemies, blesse them that curse you, doe good to them that hate you, and *pray for them which despitefully vse you, and persecute you:
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15Rank 3 from verse 14
- 1 Corinthians 4:12–13Rank 4 from verse 14
12And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:
13Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.
12*And labour, working with our owne hands: being reuiled, wee blesse: being persecuted, we suffer it:
13*Being defamed, we intreate: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the off-scouring of all things vnto this day.
- Romans 12:21Rank 5 from verse 14
- James 3:10Rank 7 from verse 14
- Luke 23:34Rank 8 from verse 14
- 1 Peter 2:21–23Rank 9 from verse 14
21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
21For euen hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for †vs, leauing vs an example, that yee should follow his steps.
22Who did no sinne, neither was guile found in his mouth.
23Who when hee was reuiled, reuiled not againe; when hee suffered, hee threatned not, but ‖committed himselfe to him that iudgeth righteously.
- Job 31:29–30Rank 11 from verse 14
29If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:
30Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
29If I reioyced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lift vp my selfe when euill found him:
30(Neither haue I suffered †my mouth to sinne by wishing a curse to his soule.)
From verse 15
- 1 Corinthians 12:26Rank 1 from verse 15
- Hebrews 13:3Rank 2 from verse 15
- Psalms 35:13–14Rank 3 from verse 15
13But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
14I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.
13‖But as for me, when they were sicke, my clothing was sack-cloth: I humbled my soule with fasting, and my prayer returned into mine owne bosome.
14††I behaued my selfe as though he had bene my friend, or brother: I bowed downe heauily, as one that mourneth for his mother.
- John 11:33–36Rank 4 from verse 15
33When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,
34And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
35Jesus wept.
36Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
33When Iesus therefore sawe her weeping, and the Iewes also weeping which came with her, hee groned in the Spirit, and †was troubled,
34And said, Where haue ye laid him? They say vnto him, Lord, come, & see.
35Iesus wept.
36Then said the Iewes, Behold, how he loued him.
- Philippians 2:17–18Rank 7 from verse 15
17Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
18For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
17Yea, and if I bee †offered vpon the sacrifice and seruice of your faith, I ioy, and reioyce with you all.
18For the same cause also doe ye ioy, and reioyce with me.
- Acts 11:23Rank 8 from verse 15
- Jeremiah 9:1Rank 9 from verse 15
- 2 Corinthians 2:3Rank 10 from verse 15
3And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.
3And I wrote this same vnto you, least when I came, I should haue sorrow from them of whome I ought to reioyce, hauing confidence in you all, that my ioy is the ioy of you all.
- Isaiah 66:10–14Rank 11 from verse 15
10Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:
11That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.
12For thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.
13As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
14And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb: and the hand of the Lord shall be known toward his servants, and his indignation toward his enemies.
10Reioyce ye with Ierusalem, and be glad with her, all yee that loue her: reioyce for ioy with her, all yee that mourne for her:
11‖That ye may sucke and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations: that ye may milke out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.
12*For thus sayth the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a riuer, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing streame: then shall ye sucke, ye shalbe borne vpon her sides, and be dandled vpon her knees.
13As one whom his mother comforteth, so wil I comfort you: and ye shall be comforted in Ierusalem.
14And when yee see this, your heart shall reioyce, and your bones shall flourish like an herbe: and the hand of the LORD shall be knowen towards his seruants, and his indignation towards his enemies.
- John 11:19Rank 12 from verse 15
- Luke 15:5–10Rank 13 from verse 15
5And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
7I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
8¶ Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
9And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
10Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
5And when he hath found it, hee layeth it on his shoulders, reioycing.
6And when he commeth home, he calleth together his friends, and neighbours, saying vnto them, Reioyce with me, for I haue found my sheepe which was lost.
7I say vnto you, that likewise ioy shall be in heauen ouer one sinner that repenteth, more then ouer ninety and nine iust persons, which need no repentance.
8¶ Either what woman hauing ten †pieces of siluer, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweepe the house, and seeke diligently till shee find it?
9And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Reioyce with me, for I haue found y e piece which I had lost.
10Likewise I say vnto you, there is ioy in the presence of the Angels of God, ouer one sinner that repenteth.
11¶ Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.
11¶ Now when Iobs three friends heard of all this euill, that was come vpon him, they came euery one from his owne place: Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite; for they had made an appointment together to come to mourne with him, and to comfort him.
- Nehemiah 1:4Rank 15 from verse 15
4¶ And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,
4¶ And it came to passe when I heard these words, that I sate downe and wept, and mourned certaine dayes, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heauen,
- 2 Corinthians 11:29Rank 16 from verse 15
- Philippians 2:26Rank 17 from verse 15
- Philippians 2:28Rank 18 from verse 15
From verse 16
- 1 Peter 3:8Rank 1 from verse 16
- Proverbs 3:7Rank 2 from verse 16
- James 3:13–17Rank 3 from verse 16
13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
14But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
15This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
16For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
13Who is a wise man and indued with knowledge amongst you? let him shew out of a good conuersation his workes with meekenes of wisedome.
14But if ye haue bitter enuying and strife in your hearts glory not, and lie not against the trueth.
15This wisedome descendeth not from aboue, but is earthly, ‖sensuall, deuilish.
16For where enuying and strife is, there is †confusion, and euery euill worke.
17But the wisedome that is from aboue, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easie to be intreated, full of mercy, and good fruits, ‖without partialitie, and without hypocrisie.
- Philippians 2:2–3Rank 4 from verse 16
2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
2Fulfill ye my ioy, that yee be like minded, hauing the same loue, being of one accord, of one minde.
3 Let nothing bee done through strife, or vaine glory, but in lowlinesse of minde let each esteeme other better then themselues.
- Hebrews 13:5Rank 5 from verse 16
5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
5 Let your conuersation bee without couetousnesse: and be content with such things as yee haue. For hee hath said, *I will neuer leaue thee, nor forsake thee.
- Romans 12:3Rank 6 from verse 16
3For 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.
3For I say, through the grace giuen vnto mee, to euery man that is among you, not to thinke of himselfe more highly then hee ought to thinke, but to thinke †soberly, according as God hath dealt to euery man the measure of faith.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18Rank 7 from verse 16
- Isaiah 5:21Rank 8 from verse 16
- Romans 15:5Rank 9 from verse 16
- 1 Corinthians 8:2Rank 10 from verse 16
- Matthew 18:1–4Rank 11 from verse 16
1AT the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
1¶ *At the same time came the Disciples vnto Iesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the Kingdome of heauen?
2And Iesus called a little child vnto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3And said, Uerily I say vnto you, *Except yee be conuerted, and become as little children, yee shall not enter into the kingdome of heauen.
4Whosoeuer therefore shall humble himselfe as this little childe, the same is greatest in the Kingdome of heauen.
- Luke 14:13Rank 12 from verse 16
- 2 Corinthians 13:11Rank 13 from verse 16
- Luke 22:24–27Rank 14 from verse 16
24¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
25And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
26But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
27For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
24¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of them should bee accompted the greatest.
25*And hee saide vnto them, The Kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship ouer them, & they that exercise authoritie vpon them, are called benefactors.
26But ye shall not be so; but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the yonger, and he that is chiefe, as he that doeth serue.
27For whether is greater, hee that sitteth at meat, or hee that serueth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? But I am among you as he that serueth.
- Philippians 4:11–13Rank 15 from verse 16
11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
11Not that I speake in respect of want: for I haue learned in whatsoeuer state I am, therewith to bee content.
12I know both how to bee abased, and I knowe how to abound: euerie where, and in all things I am instructed, both to bee full, and to bee hungrie, both to abound, and to suffer need.
13I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.
- 1 Corinthians 6:5Rank 16 from verse 16
- 1 Timothy 6:6–9Rank 17 from verse 16
6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
6But godlinesse with contentment is great gaine.
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certaine we can cary nothing out.
8And hauing food and raiment let vs be therewith content.
9But they that will be rich, fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish & hurtfull lusts, which drowne men in destruction and perdition.
- Matthew 6:25–26Rank 19 from verse 16
25Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
26Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
25Therfore I say vnto you, *Take no thought for your life, what yee shall eate, or what ye shall drinke, nor yet for your body, what yee shall put on: Is not the life more then meate? and the body then raiment?
26Behold the foules of the aire: for they sow not, neither do they reape, nor gather into barnes, yet your heauenly father feedeth them. Are yee not much better then they?
- Psalms 131:1–2Rank 20 from verse 16
1LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
2Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
1¶ LORD, my heart is not haughtie, nor mine eyes loftie: neither doe I exercise my selfe in great matters, or in things too high for mee.
2†Surely I haue behaued and quieted my selfe as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soule is euen as a weaned childe.
- 1 Corinthians 4:10Rank 21 from verse 16
- Job 31:13–16Rank 22 from verse 16
13If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me;
14What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him?
15Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?
16If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;
13If I did despise the cause of my man-seruant, or of my mayd-seruant, when they contended with me:
14What then shall I do, when God riseth vp? and when hee visiteth, what shall I answere him?
15Did not hee that made mee in the wombe, make him? and ‖did not one fashion vs in the wombe?
16If I haue withhelde the poore from their desire, or haue caused the eyes of the widow to faile:
- Proverbs 26:12Rank 23 from verse 16
- Romans 11:25Rank 24 from verse 16
25For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
25For I would not, brethren, that ye should bee ignorant of this mysterie (least yee should bee wise in your owne conceits) that ‖blindnesse in part is happened to Israel, vntill the fulnes of the Gentiles be come in.
- 1 Peter 5:3Rank 25 from verse 16
- Jeremiah 45:5Rank 26 from verse 16
5And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the Lord: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.
5*And seekest thou great things for thy selfe? seeke them not: for behold, I wil bring euill vpon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I giue vnto thee for a pray in all places whither thou goest.
- Luke 4:6–11Rank 28 from verse 16
6And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
7If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
8And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
9And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:
10For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:
11And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
6And the deuil said vnto him, All this power will I giue thee, and the glory of them; for that is deliuered vnto me, & to whomsoeuer I will, I giue it.
7If thou therefore wilt ‖worship me, all shalbe thine.
8And Iesus answered and said vnto him, Get thee behinde me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him onely shalt thou serue.
9And hee brought him to Hierusalem, and set him on a pinacle of the Temple, and said vnto him, If thou be the Sonne of God, cast thy selfe downe from hence.
10For it is written, He shall giue his Angels charge ouer thee, to keepe thee.
11And in their handes they shall beare thee vp, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
- Matthew 11:5Rank 29 from verse 16
5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
5*The blind receiue their sight, and the lame walke, the lepers are cleansed, and the deafe heare, the dead are raised vp, and *the poore haue the Gospel preached to them.
- Matthew 20:21–28Rank 30 from verse 16
21And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.
22But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.
23And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
24And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
25But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
26But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
27And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
28Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
21And he said vnto her, What wilt thou? She saith vnto him, Grant, that these my two sonnes may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left in thy kingdome.
22But Iesus answered, and said, Ye know not what ye aske. Are ye able to drinke of the cup that I shall drinke of, and to be baptized with the baptisme that I am baptized with? They say vnto him, We are able.
23And he saith vnto them, Yee shall drinke indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptisme that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to giue, but it shall be giuen to them for whom it is prepared of my father.
24And when the ten heard it, they were moued with indignation against the two brethren.
25But Iesus called them vnto him, and said, *Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion ouer them, and they that are great, exercise authoritie vpon them.
26But it shall not be so among you: But whosoeuer will bee great among you, let him be your minister.
27And whosoeuer will be chiefe among you, let him be your seruant.
28Euen as the *Sonne of man came not to be ministred vnto, but minister, and to giue his life a ransome for many.
- Philippians 3:16Rank 31 from verse 16
- Proverbs 19:17Rank 32 from verse 16
- Proverbs 19:7Rank 33 from verse 16
7All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
7*All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more doe his friends goe farre from him? Hee pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
32And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
32And the multitude of them that beleeued, were of one heart, and of one soule: Neither said any of them, that ought of the things which he possessed, was his owne, but they had all things common.
- James 2:5–6Rank 35 from verse 16
5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
6But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
5Hearken, my beloued brethren, Hath not God chosen the poore of this world, rich in faith, and heires of ‖the kingdome, which hee hath promised to them that loue him?
6But yee haue despised the poore. Doe not rich men oppresse you, and draw you before the Iudgement seats?
- Matthew 26:11Rank 36 from verse 16
- Philippians 4:2Rank 37 from verse 16
- Proverbs 17:5Rank 38 from verse 16
- Proverbs 19:22Rank 39 from verse 16
- 3 John 1:9Rank 40 from verse 16
- 2 Chronicles 30:12Rank 41 from verse 16
- Jeremiah 32:39Rank 42 from verse 16
- Philippians 1:27Rank 43 from verse 16
27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
27Onely let your conuersation bee as it becommeth the Gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may heare of your affaires, that yee stand fast in one spirit, with one minde, striuing together for the faith of the Gospel,
- Romans 6:2Rank 44 from verse 16
- 1 Corinthians 1:10Rank 45 from verse 16
10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
10Now I beseech you brethren by the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ, that yee all speake the same thing, and that there be no †diuisions among you: but that ye be perfectly ioyned together in the same minde, and in the same iudgement.
- Revelation 13:7–8Rank 46 from verse 16
7And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
8And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
7And it was giuen vnto him to make warre with the Saints, and to ouercome them: And power was giuen him ouer all kinreds, and tongues, and nations.
8And all that dwel vpon the earth, shall worship him, whose names are not written in the booke of life of the Lambe, slaine from the foundation of the world.
From verse 17
- Proverbs 20:22Rank 1 from verse 17
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15Rank 2 from verse 17
- 1 Peter 3:9Rank 3 from verse 17
9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
9Not rendring euill for euill, or railing for railing: but contrarywise blessing, knowing that yee are thereunto called, that ye should inherite a blessing.
- Matthew 5:39Rank 4 from verse 17
- 2 Corinthians 8:20–21Rank 5 from verse 17
20Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
20Auoyding this, that no man should blame vs in this aboundance which is administred by vs.
21Prouiding for honest things, not onely in the sight of the Lord, but in the sight of men.
- Philippians 4:8–9Rank 6 from verse 17
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
8Finally, brethren, whatsoeuer things are true, whatsoeuer things are ‖honest, whatsoeuer things are iust, whatsoeuer things are pure, whatsoeuer things are louely, whatsoeuer things are of good report: if there bee any vertue, and if there bee any praise, thinke on these things:
9Those things which ye haue both learned and receiued, and heard, and seene in mee, doe: and the God of peace shall be with you.
- Romans 12:19Rank 7 from verse 17
- 1 Peter 2:12Rank 8 from verse 17
12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
12Hauing your conuersation honest among the Gentiles, that ‖whereas they speake against you as euill doers, they may by your good works which they shall behold, glorifie God in the day of visitation.
- 1 Peter 3:16Rank 9 from verse 17
16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
16Hauing a good conscience, that whereas they speake euill of you, as of euill doers, they may bee ashamed that falsly accuse your good conuersation in Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22Rank 10 from verse 17
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–5Rank 11 from verse 17
4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
4Charitie suffereth long, and is kinde: charitie enuieth not: charitie ‖vaunteth not it selfe, is not puffed vp,
5Doeth not behaue it selfe vnseemly, seeketh not her owne, is not easily prouoked, thinketh no euill,
- Romans 14:16Rank 12 from verse 17
- Colossians 4:5Rank 13 from verse 17
- Titus 2:4–5Rank 14 from verse 17
4That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
5To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
4That they may teach the young women to bee ‖sober, to loue their husbands, to loue their children,
5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God bee not blasphemed.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12Rank 15 from verse 17
- 1 Corinthians 6:6–7Rank 16 from verse 17
6But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.
7Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?
6But brother goeth to law with brother, & that before the vnbeleeuers?
7Now therefore, there is vtterly a fault among you, because yee goe to law one with another: Why doe ye not rather take wrong? Why doe yee not rather suffer your selues to be defrauded?
- 1 Timothy 5:14Rank 17 from verse 17
From verse 18
- Hebrews 12:14Rank 1 from verse 18
- Matthew 5:9Rank 2 from verse 18
- Romans 14:19Rank 3 from verse 18
- 2 Corinthians 13:11Rank 4 from verse 18
- James 3:16–18Rank 5 from verse 18
16For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
16For where enuying and strife is, there is †confusion, and euery euill worke.
17But the wisedome that is from aboue, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easie to be intreated, full of mercy, and good fruits, ‖without partialitie, and without hypocrisie.
18And the fruit of righteousnesse is sowen in peace, of them that make peace.
- Galatians 5:22Rank 6 from verse 18
- Proverbs 12:20Rank 8 from verse 18
- 1 Peter 3:11Rank 9 from verse 18
- 2 Timothy 2:22Rank 10 from verse 18
- Psalms 34:14Rank 11 from verse 18
- Romans 14:17Rank 12 from verse 18
- Colossians 3:14–15Rank 13 from verse 18
14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
14And aboue all these things put on charitie, which is the bond of perfectnesse.
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also yee are called in one body: and be yee thankefull.
- Ephesians 4:3Rank 14 from verse 18
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13Rank 15 from verse 18
- Matthew 5:5Rank 16 from verse 18
- 1 Corinthians 7:15Rank 17 from verse 18
- Psalms 120:5–7Rank 18 from verse 18
5Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
6My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
7I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
5Woe is me, that I soiourne in Mesech: that I dwell in the tents of Kedar.
6My soule hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
7‖I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for warre.
- 2 Samuel 20:19Rank 19 from verse 18
19I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the Lord?
19I am one of them that are peaceable and faithfull in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a citie, and a mother in Israel: Why wilt thou swallow vp the inheritance of the LORD?
From verse 19
- Deuteronomy 32:35Rank 1 from verse 19
35To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.
35To me belongeth *vengeance, and recompence, their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamitie is at hand, and the things that shal come vpon them, make haste.
- Hebrews 10:30Rank 2 from verse 19
- Proverbs 24:29Rank 3 from verse 19
- Proverbs 20:22Rank 4 from verse 19
- Romans 12:17Rank 5 from verse 19
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6Rank 6 from verse 19
6That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
6That no man goe beyond and ‖defraud his brother ‖in any matter, because that the Lord is the auenger of all such; as we also haue forewarned you, and testified:
- Romans 12:14Rank 7 from verse 19
- Leviticus 19:18Rank 8 from verse 19
- Deuteronomy 32:43Rank 9 from verse 19
43Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his people.
43‖Reioyce, O *ye nations with his people, for he will auenge the blood of his seruants, and will render vengeance to his aduersaries, and wil be mercifull vnto his land, and to his people.
- Nahum 1:2–3Rank 10 from verse 19
2God is jealous, and the Lord revengeth; the Lord revengeth, and is furious; the Lord will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.
3The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
2‖God is *ielous, and the LORD reuengeth: the LORD reuengeth, and is †furious, the LORD wil take vengeance on his aduersaries, and he reserueth wrath for his enemies.
3The LORD is *slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlewind, and in the storme, and the clouds are the dust of his feete.
- Psalms 94:1–3Rank 11 from verse 19
1O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.
2Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.
3Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?
1¶ ††O LORD God, to whome vengeance belongeth: O God to whome vengeance belongeth, shew thy selfe.
2Lift vp thy selfe, thou iudge of the earth: render a reward to the proud.
3 LORD, how long shall the wicked? how long shall the wicked triumph?
- Luke 6:27–29Rank 12 from verse 19
27¶ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
29And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
27¶ *But I say vnto you which heare, Loue your enemies, doe good to them which hate you,
28Blesse them that curse you, & pray for them which despitefully vse you.
29*And vnto him that smiteth thee on the one cheeke, offer also the other: *and him that taketh away thy cloake, forbid not to take thy coat also.
- Matthew 5:39Rank 13 from verse 19
- Romans 13:4Rank 14 from verse 19
4For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
4For hee is the minister of God to thee for good: but if thou do that which is euill, be afraid: for he beareth not the sword in vaine: for he is the minister of God, a reuenger to execute wrath vpon him that doeth euill.
- Proverbs 24:17–19Rank 15 from verse 19
17Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
18Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
19Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
17*Reioyce not when thine enemie falleth: and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
18†Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and hee turne away his wrath from him.
19*‖Fret not thy selfe because of euill men; neither be thou enuious at the wicked.
- 1 Samuel 25:33Rank 16 from verse 19
33And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.
33And blessed bee thy aduice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from comming to shed blood, and from auenging my selfe with mine owne hand.
- 1 Samuel 25:26Rank 17 from verse 19
26Now therefore, my lord, as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing the Lord hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.
26Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liueth, and as thy soule liueth, seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from comming to shed blood, and from †auenging thy selfe with thine owne hand: now let thine enemies and they that secke euill to my lord, bee as Nabal.
- Ezekiel 25:12Rank 18 from verse 19
12¶ Thus saith the Lord God; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;
12¶ †Thus saith the LORD God, Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Iudah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and reuenged himselfe vpon them:
- Luke 9:55–56Rank 19 from verse 19
55But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
56For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.
55But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what maner spirit ye are of.
56For the Sonne of man is not come to destroy mens liues, but to saue them. And they went to another village.
From verse 20
- Proverbs 25:21–22Rank 1 from verse 20
21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
22For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.
21*If thine enemie be hungry, giue him bread to eate: and if hee be thirstie, giue him water to drinke.
22For thou shalt heape coales of fire vpon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
- Matthew 5:44Rank 2 from verse 20
44But 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;
44But I say vnto you, *Loue your enemies, blesse them that curse you, doe good to them that hate you, and *pray for them which despitefully vse you, and persecute you:
- Exodus 23:4–5Rank 4 from verse 20
4¶ If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
5If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.
4¶ If thou meete thine enemies oxe or his asse going astray, thou shalt surely bring it backe to him againe.
5*If thou see the asse of him that hateth thee, lying vnder his burden, ‖and wouldest forbeare to helpe him, thou shalt surely helpe with him.
- 2 Kings 6:22Rank 5 from verse 20
22And 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.
22And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captiue with thy sword, and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eate, and drinke, and go to their master.
- 1 Samuel 24:16–19Rank 6 from verse 20
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.
17And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
18And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the Lord had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not.
19For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the Lord reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.
16¶ And it came to passe when Dauid had made an ende of speaking these words vnto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my sonne Dauid? And Saul lift vp his voice, and wept.
17And he said to Dauid, Thou art more righteous then I: for thou hast rewarded mee good, whereas I haue rewarded thee euill.
18And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had †deliuered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not.
19For if a man finde his enemie, will hee let him goe well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good, for that thou hast done vnto me this day.
- 1 Samuel 26:21Rank 7 from verse 20
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.
21¶ Then said Saul, I haue sinned: Returne, my sonne Dauid, for I will no more doe thee harme, because my soule was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I haue played the foole, and haue erred exceedingly.
- Song of Solomon 8:6–7Rank 8 from verse 20
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.
7Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.
6¶ †Set mee as a seale vpon thine heart, as a seale vpon thine arme: for loue is strong as death, iealousie is cruel as the graue: the coales thereof are coales of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.
7Many waters cannot quench loue, neither can the floods drowne it: if a man would giue all the substance of his house for loue, it would vtterly be contemned.
- Psalms 140:10Rank 9 from verse 20
- Psalms 120:4Rank 10 from verse 20
From verse 21
- 1 Peter 3:9Rank 1 from verse 21
9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
9Not rendring euill for euill, or railing for railing: but contrarywise blessing, knowing that yee are thereunto called, that ye should inherite a blessing.
- Luke 6:27–30Rank 2 from verse 21
27¶ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
29And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
30Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
27¶ *But I say vnto you which heare, Loue your enemies, doe good to them which hate you,
28Blesse them that curse you, & pray for them which despitefully vse you.
29*And vnto him that smiteth thee on the one cheeke, offer also the other: *and him that taketh away thy cloake, forbid not to take thy coat also.
30Giue to euery man that asketh of thee, and of him that taketh away thy goods, aske them not againe.
- Proverbs 16:32Rank 3 from verse 21
WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE
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DEFINED WORDS
Romans 12:14
To pronounce or bestow good, favor, or happiness; to praise, thank, or glorify God.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Trouble, afflict, or pursue after; to pursue, harass, or oppress.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893
The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A pronouncement, sentence, or imposed condition of evil, loss, or judgment; an oath invoking such a penalty. Sense 2: As a verb, to pronounce judgment or evil upon, condemn, or revile.
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DEFINED WORDS
Romans 12:15
1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.
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To shed tears or lament in grief, sorrow, compassion, repentance, joy, or other deep feeling.
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DEFINED WORDS
Romans 12:16
Sense 1: The inward faculty and activity of understanding, thought, memory, attention, judgment, intention, purpose, desire, disposition, resolve, or consent; what one thinks, wills, regards, or sets attention upon. Sense 2: To mind is to attend to, regard, remember, purpose, or be disposed toward something.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
condescend
To associate or join willingly with those of low estate.
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Sense 1: Not high; beneath in place, rank, amount, strength, or condition. Sense 2: Humble or brought down.
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Sense 1: A person’s or group’s state, condition, standing, rank, position, office, appointed sphere, or course. Sense 2: A body or order of persons and the place occupied by a successor.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Opinions or notions formed in one's own mind.
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DEFINED WORDS
Romans 12:17
COMBINED MEANING
recompense
Sense 1: Compensation, reward, repayment, or amends given in return for something done, given, or suffered. Sense 2: To reward, repay, or requite.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
To consider beforehand; to make provision or take thought for.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Upright, sincere, honourable, fair, or worthy of respect.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. The act or power of seeing. 2. A thing seen, view, or appearance. 3. Presence or observation.
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DEFINED WORDS
Romans 12:18
Able to be, happen, or be done.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Lies: reclines, rests, remains, or is situated; or speaks falsely.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: As a verb, to have or continue in life; to remain alive, be restored to life, or not die. Sense 2: To dwell, abide, or continue in a place, state, relation, or manner of life. Sense 3: To subsist or be sustained by or upon what is named. Sense 4: As an adjective, alive rather than dead; or containing fire and not extinguished.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
In peace: without war, hostility, quarrel, disturbance, or harmful intent; quietly or amicably.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
Romans 12:19
At a high price; with great fondness.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
To vindicate a wrong by bringing just recompense or punishment upon the offender.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.
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Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.
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Fierce anger, indignation, displeasure, rage, or the punitive judgment and destructive action that proceed from it.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).
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To pay back, discharge a debt or obligation, return what is due, or give recompense.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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DEFINED WORDS
Romans 12:20
Sense 1: The bodily craving or need for food. Sense 2: As a verb, to feel that need or earnestly desire.
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Sense 1: To give or take food; to nourish, tend, or graze. Sense 2: Food for animals.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: A strong need or desire for drink; by figure, an intense desire for something. Sense 2: To feel thirst; by figure, to desire intensely.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A pile, mound, or gathered accumulation. Sense 2: To gather, pile, or accumulate.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Pieces of wood or other combustible matter that are burning, ignited, or charred.
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Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.
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Romans 12:21
Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
13Distributing to the necessitie of Saints; giuen to hospitalitie.
14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
14Blesse them which persecute you, blesse, and curse not.
Selected passage15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
15Reioyce with them that doe reioice, and weepe with them that weepe.
Selected passage16Be 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.
16 Be of the same mind one towards another. Minde not high things, but ‖condescend to men of low estate. Bee not wise in your owne conceits.
Selected passage17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
17Recompence to no man euill for euill. Prouide things honest in the sight of all men.
Selected passage18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lyeth in you, liue peaceably with all men.
Selected passage19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
19Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but rather giue place vnto wrath: for it is written, *Uengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.
Selected passage20Therefore 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.
20*Therefore if thine enemie hunger, feed him: if he thirst, giue him drink. For in so doing thou shalt heape coales of fire on his head.
Selected passage21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
21Be not ouercome of euill, but ouercome euill with good.
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