Genesis 50:19

But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? [Vengeance is His, not mine.]

Genesis 30:2

Then Jacob became furious with Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has denied you children?”

When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes [in shock and outrage at the request] and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends to me [a request] to heal a man of his leprosy? Just consider [what he is asking] and see how he is seeking an opportunity [for a battle] with me.”

Job 34:19-29

“Who is not partial to princes,
Nor does He regard the rich above the poor,
For they all are the work of His hands.

Romans 12:19

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for God’s wrath [and His judicial righteousness]; for it is written [in Scripture], “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

Hebrews 10:30

For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine [retribution and the deliverance of justice rest with Me], I will repay [the wrongdoer].” And again, “The Lord will judge His people.”

Genesis 45:5

Now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to save life and preserve our family.

Deuteronomy 32:35

‘Vengeance is Mine, and retribution,
In due time their foot will slip;
For the day of their disaster is at hand,
And their doom hurries to meet them.’

Matthew 14:27

But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I! Do not be afraid!”

Luke 24:37-38

But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a spirit.

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