Romans 12:16-21 Have the same good thoughts toward one another. Do not always be thinking you are a “bigshot,” but lower yourself to accept humble tasks or, humble people. Do not think you are so smart.

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁶ Have the same [good] thoughts toward one another. Do not [always] be thinking you are a “bigshot,” but lower yourself to accept humble tasks [or, humble people]. Do not think you are so smart. ¹⁷ Do not [try to] pay back a wrong done to you by doing something wrong to the other person. Think about how to live honorably in front of all people. ¹⁸ If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people. ¹⁹ Do not take revenge on someone who has wronged you, but leave it up to God’s wrath [to take care of it], for it is written [Deut. 22:35], “The Lord says, I will pay people back [for doing wrong] because taking revenge belongs to me.” ²⁰ But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], “Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head.” [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness]. ²¹ [So], do not be conquered by evil, but [instead] conquer evil by doing good.