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
Give
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, not to resist what is troublesome, but whoever will strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Luke 6:27
But I say to you, to those who hear, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.
Luke 9:55
But having turned around, he rebuked them, and said, Ye do not know what kind of spirit ye are.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
For he is a helper of God to thee for what is good. But if thou do what is evil, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is a helper of God, vengeful for wrath to the man who commits evil.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance is mine, and recompense at the time when their foot shall slide. For the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that are to come upon them shall make haste.
Psalm 94:1
O LORD, thou God to whom vengeance belongs, thou God to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth.
Nahum 1:2
LORD is a jealous God and avenges. LORD avenges and is full of wrath. LORD takes vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserves [wrath] for his enemies.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him who said, Vengeance is for me, I will repay, says Lord. And again, Lord will judge his people.
General references
Exodus 23:4
If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, thou shall surely bring it back to him again.
Proverbs 3:30
Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done thee no harm.
Luke 22:50
And a certain one of them struck the bondman of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.