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 say unto you, That ye resist not with evil, but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Luke 6:27
But I say unto you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Luke 9:55
But he turned and rebuked them and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
for he is a minister of God for thy good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain, for he is a minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance and recompense are mine, in the time when their foot shall slide; for the day of their calamity is at hand and that which is determined upon them makes haste.
Psalm 94:1
O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongs; O God, to whom vengeance belongs, show thyself.
Nahum 1:2
God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; the LORD avenges and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserves wrath for his enemies.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know who he is that has said, Vengeance belongs to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
General references
Exodus 23:4
If thou should encounter thine enemy's ox or his ass astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
Proverbs 3:30
Do not sue a man without cause, if he has done thee no harm.
Luke 22:50
And one of them smote the slave of the prince of the priests and cut off his right ear.