Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 12:20
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Romans12:20
20. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink : for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of Fire on his head .
q. d. Instead of rendring Evil for Evil to thine Adversary, do him Good for Evil. vid. following verse.
i. e. Either make him relent, or bring down the greater Vengeance from God upon him. This is taken out of Prov. 25.21, 22. See the Notes there.
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