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, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.
Luke 6:27
But I say to you who give ear to me, Have love for those who are against you, do good to those who have hate for you,
Luke 9:55
But turning round he said sharp words to them.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
For he is the servant of God to you for good. But if you do evil, have fear; for the sword is not in his hand for nothing: he is God's servant, making God's punishment come on the evil-doer.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Punishment is mine and reward, at the time of the slipping of their feet: for the day of their downfall is near, sudden will be their fate.
Psalm 94:1
O God, in whose hands is punishment, O God of punishment, let your shining face be seen.
Nahum 1:2
The Lord is a God who takes care of his honour and gives punishment for wrong; the Lord gives punishment and is angry; the Lord sends punishment on those who are against him, being angry with his haters.
Hebrews 10:30
For we have had experience of him who says, Punishment is mine, I will give reward. And again, The Lord will be judge of his people.
General references
Exodus 23:4
If you come across the ox or the ass of one who is no friend to you wandering from its way, you are to take it back to him
Proverbs 3:30
Do not take up a cause at law against a man for nothing, if he has done you no wrong.
Luke 22:50
And one of them gave a blow to the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.