Romans 12:21
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”

What does Romans 12:21 mean?
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21, KJV) In the closing line of Romans 12, Paul gathers the whole spirit of the chapter into a single sentence that describes what a Christian life looks like when it is truly offered unto God. The verse is not a…
Read full commentaryDevotionalConquering Without Becoming the Enemy
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21, KJV) Romans 12:21 offers a command that is as simple as it is searching: “Be not overcome of evil.” Evil is not only something we witness in the world; it is also something that presses against the soul…
Read devotionalPrayerOvercoming Evil With Good: A Prayer From Romans 12:21
Most Holy and Righteous Father, I come before Thee in humility, in reverence, and in need of Thy grace. Thou hast spoken in Thy Word with clarity and power, and I bow my heart before what Thou hast commanded. Lord, I take hold of the truth of Romans 12:21, for it is written: “Be…
Read prayer