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 unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Luke 6:27
But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,
Luke 9:55
But he turned, and rebuked them.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth 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 Jehovah, thou God to whom vengeance belongeth, Thou God to whom vengeance belongeth, shine forth.
Nahum 1:2
Jehovah is a jealous God and avengeth; Jehovah avengeth and is full of wrath; Jehovah taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him that said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense. 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 surely bring it back to him again.
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.
Luke 22:50
And a certain one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his right ear.