Do Not Be Overcome By Evil But Overcome Evil With Good

The phrase "Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good" is a biblical teaching found in Romans 12:21 of the New Testament. It encourages individuals to respond to evil or wrongdoing with goodness and righteousness, rather than succumbing to or retaliating with evil. This principle is rooted in the broader Christian ethic of love, forgiveness, and non-retaliation, as exemplified by Jesus Christ. The Hebrew translation of this phrase is "אַל תִּתְגָּבַר עַל הָרָע אֶלָּא גַּבֵּר עַל הָרָע בַּטּוֹב" (Al tigtabar al ha-ra elah gaber al ha-ra ba-tov). In Latin, it is rendered as "Nolite vincī a malo, sed vincite in bono malo". The context of this teaching is within the apostle Paul's exhortation to the Roman church on how to live peaceably with others, emphasizing the transformative power of good over evil. This principle has been widely interpreted and applied in various contexts, including personal ethics, social justice, and conflict resolution.