Catholic Verse of the Day

    Romans 12:21 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Romans 12:21, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Virtue

    “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

    — Romans 12:21

    Meaning of Romans 12:21

    Romans 12:21 forbids being overcome by evil and commands overcoming it with good. Revenge feels like strength. The verse calls good a stronger weapon. Answer one wrong with one deliberate good.

    A prayer with Romans 12:21

    Lord, do not let evil overcome me. Show me the good that answers the wrong I am holding. Amen.

    Where Romans 12:21 sits in Scripture

    Romans explains how God saves and how the saved are to live. A short line from Romans is part of that argument, not a motto cut free from it. On Friday, November 27, 2026, Romans 12:21 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Romans 12:21 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about Romans 12:21

    How do you overcome evil with good in Romans 12:21?

    On November 27, 2026, Romans 12:21 says do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Revenge feels like strength. The verse calls good a stronger weapon.

    Does overcoming with good mean ignoring injustice?

    No. It means you refuse to let the evil set your method. You may seek what is right without becoming the wrong you hate. Good is specific, not vague niceness.

    What good answers the wrong I am holding?

    Pick one deliberate kindness or just action toward the situation, not a fantasy of winning. Pray Romans 12:21 before you act, so evil does not get to drive.