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 not to resist injury, but if anyone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other to him too;
Luke 6:27
"But I tell you who hear me, love your enemies, treat those who hate you well,
Luke 9:55
But he turned and reproved them.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
for they are God's agents to do you good. But if you do wrong you may well be afraid, for they do not carry swords for nothing. They are God's servants, to execute his wrath upon wrongdoers.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know who it is that has said, "Vengeance belongs to me! I will pay back!" and in another place, "The Lord will be the judge of his people!"
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Luke 22:50
And one of them did strike at the high priest's slave and cut his right ear off.