To answer those questions, let us study the context of Paul’s words and see how Romans chapter 12 shows that refraining from retaliation is the right, the loving, and the modest course to follow.

“Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good.” (Romans 12:14, 17-19, 21)

In view of his counsel found in Romans chapter 12, Paul could hardly have meant that the illustrative coals were to inflict punishment or shame upon an opposer.

10, 11. In what sense do we “yield place to the wrath,” and why is this appropriate?

¹⁰ Read Romans 12:19.

At Romans 12:19, was the apostle Paul indicating that Christians should not become wrathful, when he said: “Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath”?

The context of Romans 12:19 is in line with such counsel.

In chapter 12, Paul explains that Christians should show their gratitude by a life of self-sacrifice.

In Romans chapter 12, Paul emphasizes this, saying that our love should be “without hypocrisy” and that “in brotherly love” we should have “tender affection for one another.”

14. What does it mean to “yield place to the wrath”? (Romans 12:19)

¹⁴ Read Romans 12:19.

Romans 12:19 helped me to wait on Jehovah.”

Jehovah has not authorized us to seek revenge when someone sins against us. (Read Romans 12:19-21.)

◼ Romans 12:19-21?

We choose to replace our anger with mercy and our resentment with forgiveness. (Read Romans 12:18-21; 1 Pet. 3:9)

According to Romans 12:18-21, what do we need to do?

The elders urged her to apply the words found at Romans 12:17-21. (Read.)

How did Romans 12:17-21 help Yasmeen to show love to her husband despite his bitter opposition?

“Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, . . . but keep conquering the evil with the good.”​—ROM. 12:19, 21.

Do not let yourself be conquered by the evil, but keep conquering the evil with the good.”​—Rom. 12:18-21.a

(Rom. 12:1–16:27)

12:17, 19.