Romans 12:19

Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

Proverbs 24:29

Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done."

Deuteronomy 32:35

I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!"

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.

Hebrews 10:30

For we know the one who said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."

Leviticus 19:18

You must not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the children of your people, but you must love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

Romans 13:4

for it is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God's servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.

Deuteronomy 32:43

Cry out, O nations, with his people, for he will avenge his servants' blood; he will take vengeance against his enemies, and make atonement for his land and people.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

1 Samuel 25:26

"Now, my lord, as surely as the Lord lives and as surely as you live, it is the Lord who has kept you from shedding blood and taking matters into your own hands. Now may your enemies and those who seek to harm my lord be like Nabal.

1 Samuel 25:33

Praised be your good judgment! May you yourself be rewarded for having prevented me this day from shedding blood and taking matters into my own hands!

Psalm 94:1-3

O Lord, the God who avenges! O God who avenges, reveal your splendor!

Proverbs 24:17-19

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,

Nahum 1:2-3

The Lord is a zealous and avenging God; the Lord is avenging and very angry. The Lord takes vengeance against his foes; he sustains his rage against his enemies.

Luke 6:27-29

"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Luke 9:55-56

But Jesus turned and rebuked them,

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

In this matter no one should violate the rights of his brother or take advantage of him, because the Lord is the avenger in all these cases, as we also told you earlier and warned you solemnly.

Ezekiel 25:12

"This is what the sovereign Lord says: 'Edom has taken vengeance against the house of Judah; they have made themselves fully culpable by taking vengeance on them.

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.

General references

Bible References

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Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes 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 Jesus turned and rebuked them,

Vengeance

Romans 13:4
for it is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God's servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.
Deuteronomy 32:35
I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!"
Psalm 94:1
O Lord, the God who avenges! O God who avenges, reveal your splendor!
Nahum 1:2
The Lord is a zealous and avenging God; the Lord is avenging and very angry. The Lord takes vengeance against his foes; he sustains his rage against his enemies.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know the one who said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."

General references

Exodus 23:4
"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.
Proverbs 3:30
Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.
Luke 22:50
Then one of them struck the high priest's slave, cutting off his right ear.

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