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 say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smites thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also:
Luke 6:27
But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies with divine love, and do good to those that hate you,
Luke 9:55
And He turning, rebuked them.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
for he is the minister of God for you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, executing judgment unto wrath unto the one doing evil.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him who said, Vengeance belongs to me, I will repay; and again, The Lord will judge his people.
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Luke 22:50
And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.