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
Give
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. But if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Luke 6:27
"But I say to you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Luke 9:55
But he turned and rebuked them,
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
For he is God's servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain; he is God's servant, an avenger to execute wrath on the wrongdoer.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him who said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay." And again, "The Lord will judge his people."
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Luke 22:50
And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.