19Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, |Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.|


In Context

16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.

17 Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

18 If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

19 Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, |Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.|

20 Therefore |If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.|

21 Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:19 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:19Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:19Avenge 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.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:19not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance belongs to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:19Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place to wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:19not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it hath been written, 'Vengeance is Mine,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place to wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, said the Lord.