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.
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Bible References
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Matthew 5:39
But I say unto you, That you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Luke 6:27
But I say unto you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to them who hate you,
Luke 9:55
But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, You know not what manner of spirit you are of.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil.
Deuteronomy 32:35
To me belongs vengeance, and recompense; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.
Psalm 94:1
O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongs; O God, to whom vengeance belongs, show yourself.
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 him that has said, Vengeance belongs unto me, I will recompense, says the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
General references
Exodus 23:4
If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
Luke 22:50
And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.