14 ^lBless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

17 ^oRepay no one evil for evil, but ^pgive thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

19 Beloved, ^rnever avenge yourselves, but leave it¹ to the wrath of God, for it is written, ^s“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, ^t“if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.