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²⁷But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

¹⁷Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. ¹⁸If it is possible, in so far as you are able, be at peace with all men. ¹⁹Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord.” ²⁰So if an enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in doing so, you will heap burning coals upon his head. ²¹Do not allow evil to prevail, instead prevail over evil by means of goodness.

⁷Therefore, be subject to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

¹⁷No object which has been formed to use against you will succeed. And every tongue that resists you in judgment, you shall judge. This is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord, and this is their justice with me, says the Lord.

⁸Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour.

¹⁹Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord.”

⁴For my enemy will be turned back. They will be weakened and perish before your face. ⁵For you have accomplished my judgment and my cause. You have sat upon the throne that judges justice. ⁶You have rebuked the Gentiles, and the impious one has perished. You have deleted their name in eternity and for all generations. ⁷The spears of the enemy have failed in the end, and their cities, you have destroyed. Their memory has perished with a loud noise.

⁷But if we walk in the light, just as he also is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.

²And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect.

³²And be kind and merciful to one another, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you in Christ.

²²The death of a sinner is very harmful, and those who hate the just will fare badly. ²³The Lord will redeem the souls of his servants, and none of those who hope in him will fare badly.

²⁶“Be angry, but do not be willing to sin.” Do not let the sun set over your anger.

¹A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.