Romans 12:21 - Compare All Versions

Romans 12:20-21 MSG (The Message)

Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he’s thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don’t let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.

Romans 12:21 KJV (King James Version)

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21 NCV (New Century Version)

Do not let evil defeat you, but defeat evil by doing good.

Romans 12:21 ASV (American Standard Version)

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21 NIV (New International Version)

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21 NKJV (New King James Version)

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21 NLT (New Living Translation)

Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.

Romans 12:21 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Never let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good.

Romans 12:21 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.