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 thou shalt meet thy enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt 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 to Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy 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 thee harm, because my soul was precious in thy eyes this day: behold I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.
Proverbs 25:21
If thy enemy shall hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he shall thirst, give him water to drink:
Matthew 5:44
But I say to 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 again.
Song of Songs 8:6
Set me as a seal upon thy heart, as a seal upon thy arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals of it are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.
General references
Exodus 23:4
If thou shalt meet thy enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not with a man without cause, if he hath done thee no harm.
Proverbs 25:21
If thy enemy shall hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he shall thirst, give him water to drink:
Matthew 5:42
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away.