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True Victory is Forgiveness
Commentators unanimously agree that retaliating against an enemy is a form of spiritual defeat; it means you have been 'overcome by evil.' The true, glorious victory is found in forgiving and refusing to seek revenge. Scholars explain that this demonstrates invincible spiritual strength and self-control, proving you are the conqueror in the situation, not the one who has been conquered by your own anger.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 12:21
18th Century
Theologian
Be not overcome of evil. Do not be vanquished or subdued by injury received from others. Do not allow your temper to be provoked,…
AT Robertson
On Romans 12:21
Be not overcome of evil (μη νικω υπο του κακου). Present passive imperative of νικαω, to conquer. "Stop being conquered by the evi…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 12:21
19th Century
Bishop
Be not overcome of evil, but . . .—A fine sentiment. The infliction of vengeance is not a sign of strength, but of weakne…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 12:21
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
On Romans 12:21
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Romans 12:21
17th Century
Pastor
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
On Romans 12:17–21
17th Century
Minister
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…