Trinity/After Pentecost · The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Romans 12:14-21
Love
June 28, 2026
Overview & Insights
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21)
Romans 12:9–21 continues the theme of being a living sacrifice (12:1–2) by loving others. Romans 12:9 and 12:21 form an inclusio for the intervening verses: to love is to avoid evil and cling to good. Although a sequential outline is difficult to identify in 12:9–21, a topical outline does emerge: 1. Love God (12:11–12) 2. Love one’s fellow Christians (12:10, 13, 15, 16) 3. Love one’s enemies (12:14, 17–21)
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Commentary
Commentary on Romans 12:9-21 Working Preacher
The lectionary voice on genuine love and overcoming evil with good.
Romans 12 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the marks of the true Christian.
Romans 12:14 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on blessing and not cursing.
Romans Commentaries & Sermons Precept Austin
A deep collection of study links and sermons covering Romans 12.
Barnes' Notes: Romans 12 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
Background & Word Study
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How are Christians to treat enemies?
Paul calls the church to live in harmony, to bless and not curse, to leave vengeance to God, and to conquer evil by returning good, feeding even the hungry enemy.
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