In choosing the words recorded in this verse, Paul doubtless had in mind what we read at Proverbs 25: 21, 22: “If the one hating you is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Ketika memilih kata - kata yang ia tulis di ayat ini, Paulus tampaknya mengutip Amsal 25: 21, 22, ” Jika orang yang membencimu lapar, berilah dia roti untuk dimakan; dan jika dia haus, berilah dia air untuk diminum.