Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
General references
Bible References
If thine
Exodus 23:4
"If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you are to certainly return it to him.
1 Samuel 24:16
When David had finished saying these things to Saul, Saul asked, "Is this your voice, my son David?" Then Saul cried loudly
1 Samuel 26:21
Then Saul said, "I've wronged you. Return, my son David, for I won't harm you again because my life was precious to you today. Look, I've acted foolishly and have made a very great mistake."
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Coals
Psalm 120:4
Like a sharp arrow from a warrior, along with fiery coals from juniper trees!
Psalm 140:10
May burning coals fall on them; may they be cast into fire, and into miry pits, never to rise again.
Song of Songs 8:6
Set me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death, passion as intense as Sheol. The flames of love are flames of fire, a blaze that comes from the LORD.
General references
Exodus 23:4
"If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you are to certainly return it to him.
Proverbs 3:30
Do not bring a lawsuit against a person for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.
Matthew 5:42
Give to the person who asks you for something, and do not turn away from the person who wants to borrow something from you."