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
General references
Bible References
Give
Matthew 5:39
but I say unto you, don't return evil for evil; on the contrary, if any one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other likewise.
Luke 6:27
But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you:
Luke 9:55
but Jesus turn'd, and rebuked them, saying, you don't know by what spirit you are moved.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
for his administration is appointed by God for your good. but if you do wrong, you have reason to be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: he being the minister of God, to execute punishment upon malefactors.
Hebrews 10:30
for we know who it is that has said, "vengeance belongeth unto me, I will repay." and again, "the Lord shall revenge his people."
General references
Luke 22:50
and one of them struck a servant of the high priest, and slash'd off his right ear.