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 unto you, not to resist evil; but whoever shall strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
Luke 6:27
But to you that hear I say, Love your enemies; do good to those that hate you;
Luke 9:55
But turning he rebuked them and said, Ye know not of what spirit ye are.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
for it is God's minister to thee for good. But if thou practisest evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance is mine, and recompense, For the time when their foot shall slip. For the day of their calamity is at hand, And the things that shall come upon them make haste.
Psalm 94:1
O God of vengeances, Jehovah, God of vengeances, shine forth;
Nahum 1:2
A jealous and avenging God is Jehovah: an avenger is Jehovah, and full of fury: Jehovah taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him that said, To me belongs vengeance; I will recompense, saith the Lord: and again, The Lord shall judge his people.
General references
Exodus 23:4
If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt certainly bring it back to him.
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Luke 22:50
And a certain one from among them smote the bondman of the high priest and took off his right ear.