Romans 12:20 · WEB
“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."”
— Romans 12:20
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Early Church (~50 AD)
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This verse is part of Romans 12. The full chapter reveals the story around it.
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