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.
Vengeance
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Bible References
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Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist the one who injures you, but if anyone slaps you on one cheek, turn him the other, too;
Luke 6:27
But I say to you who listen now to me, practice loving your enemies, practice doing good to those who hate you,
Luke 9:55
But He turned at once and reproved them.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
For the civil authorities are God's servants to do you good. But if you practice doing wrong, you should dread them, for they do not wield the sword for nothing. Indeed, they are God's servants to inflict punishment upon people who do wrong.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know who it was that said, "Vengeance belongs to me, I will pay back!" and again, "The Lord will be His people's judge."
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Luke 22:50
Then one of them struck the high priest's slave and cut off his right ear.