Cross references
Proverbs 25:21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat,
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Proverbs 25:21 has 7 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 7 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Romans 12:20–21 (25 votes) and Matthew 5:44 (22 votes). 18 other verses point back to it. It links with 11 other books, from Exodus 23 to 1 Thessalonians 5.
Which verses does Proverbs 25:21 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Romans 12:20–2125 votes
On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Matthew 5:4422 votes
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
- Proverbs 24:1720 votes
Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,
- Exodus 23:4–519 votes
If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.
- 2 Kings 6:229 votes
“Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.”
- Luke 10:33–369 votes
But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. …
- 2 Chronicles 28:158 votes
Then the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.
Which verses point to Proverbs 25:21?
The 10 strongest of 18.