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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Be not overcome of evil (μη νικω υπο του κακου). Present passive imperative of νικαω, to conquer. "Stop being conquered by the evi…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Be not overcome of evil. Do not be vanquished or subdued by injury received from others. Do not allow your temper to be provoked,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Be not overcome of evil, but . . .—A fine sentiment. The infliction of vengeance is not a sign of strength, but of weakne…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul takes his stand alongside believers by giving them explicit counsel about how to face the hostile world. “Do not repay evil for evil” (v.17), …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Be not overcome by evil, etc. This sentence is set forth as a confirmation; for in this case, our contest is altogether with perverseness:…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Be not overcome of evil
Neither of the evil one, Satan, who is very busy to stir up the corruption of nature to an h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Since people became enemies to God, they have been very ready to be enemies to one another. And those who embrace religion must expect to meet with…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Previously, the Apostle showed that charity should be practiced toward the needy; now he shows how it should be practiced even toward ene…

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