Romans 12:21 Douay-Rheims

Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good.

Philoxenus of Mabbug

c. A.D. 450–523 Patristic

The commandments which Jesus spake unto him, "Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, and Thou shalt not bear false witness," agree with the words of David, who said, "Depart from evil, and do good"; and with those which Paul spake, "Let not wickedness overcome you." And the commandments, "Honour thy father and thy mother," and, "That which is hateful unto thee, do not unto thy neighbour," agree with, "Do ye good," and, "Overcome evil with good."

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A.D. 523 · on Rom 12:21 (13 Ascetic Discourses, Discourse 9 -- Second Discourse on Poverty)

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