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, tell you, not to resist evil, - Nay, whoever is smiting thee on the right cheek, turn to him, the other also;
Luke 6:27
But, unto you, I say, who are hearkening: Be loving your enemies; be doing, good, unto them that hate you;
Luke 9:55
But, turning, he rebuked them.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
For, God's minister, is he unto thee for that which is good. But, if, that which is evil, thou be doing, be afraid! For, not in vain, the sword he beareth; for, God's minister, he is, - an avenger, unto anger, to him who practiseth what is evil.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Unto the days of vengeance and requital: Unto the time their foot shall totter? For, near, is the day of their fate, And their destiny speedeth on.
Psalm 94:1
O GOD of avenging - Yahweh, GOD of avenging, shine forth:
Nahum 1:2
A GOD jealous and avenging, is Yahweh, an avenger, is Yahweh, and a lord of wrath, an avenger, is Yahweh towards his adversaries, and, a retainer of anger , is he to his foes.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him that hath said - To me, belongeth avenging, I, will recompense; and again - The Lord will judge his people.
General references
Exodus 23:4
When thou meetest the ox of thine enemy, or his ass, going astray, thou shalt, surely bring it back, to him.
Proverbs 3:30
Contend not with a man without cause, if he hath dealt thee no wrong.
Luke 22:50
And a certain one from among them smote, the High-priest's, servant, and took off his right ear.