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 meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.
1 Samuel 24:16
And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this your voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.
1 Samuel 26:21
Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do you harm, because my soul was precious in your eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Coals
Psalm 120:4
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
Psalm 140:10
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
Song of Songs 8:6
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm: for love is as strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: its flames are flames of fire, a most vehement flame.
General references
Exodus 23:4
If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
Matthew 5:42
Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.