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
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Matthew 5:39
but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Luke 6:27
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you;
Luke 9:55
And turning to them, he reproved them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of:
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou doest that which is evil, tremble! for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to inflict wrath on him that practises what is evil.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him who declares, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord." And again, "The Lord will judge his people."
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Luke 22:50
And one of them struck at a servant of the high-priest, and cut off his right ear.