Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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Bible References
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Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
Luke 6:27
"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.
Luke 9:55
But he turned and rebuked them,
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
For they are God's servants, working for your good.
Deuteronomy 32:35
To me belong vengeance and recompense. In due time their feet will slip, because their time of calamity is near and the things prepared for them draw near.
Psalm 94:1
God of vengeance, LORD God of vengeance, display your splendor!
Nahum 1:2
A jealous God, the LORD avenges. The LORD avenges; The Lord is an angry husband. The LORD takes vengeance on his enemies, reserving anger for his adversaries.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know the one who said, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will pay them back," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
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Exodus 23:4
"If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you are to certainly return it to him.
Proverbs 3:30
Do not bring a lawsuit against a person for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
Luke 22:50
Then one of them struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear.