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
When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again.
1 Samuel 24:16
When David had made an end of speaking all these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is this thy voice, my son David?" And he lifted up his voice and wept,
1 Samuel 26:21
Then said Saul, "I have sinned. Come again, my son David, for I will do thee no more harm; because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day. Behold, I have played the fool and have erred exceeding much."
Proverbs 25:21
If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink;
Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;
Coals
Psalm 120:4
Even mighty and sharp arrows, with hot burning coals.
Psalm 140:10
Let hot burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, and into the pit, that they never rise up again.
Song of Songs 8:6
O set me as a seal upon thine heart, and as a seal upon thine arm: for love is mighty as the death, and jealousy as the hell. Her coals are of fire, and a very flame of the LORD:
General references
Exodus 23:4
When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again.
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not lightly with any man, wher as he hath done thee no harm.
Proverbs 25:21
If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink;
Matthew 5:42
Give to him that asketh, and from him that would borrow, turn not away.