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 to you, Do not resist evil. But whoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Luke 6:27
But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Luke 9:55
But He turned and rebuked them and said, You do not know of what spirit you are.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
For it is a servant of God to you for good. For if you practice evil, be afraid, for it does not bear the sword in vain; for it is a servant of God, a revenger for wrath on him who does evil.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance and retribution belong to Me. Their foot shall slide in time, for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come on them make haste.
Psalm 94:1
O God of vengeance, Jehovah, the God of vengeance, shine forth!
Nahum 1:2
God is jealous, and Jehovah revenges; Jehovah revenges and is a possessor of wrath. Jehovah takes vengeance against His foes, and He keeps wrath against His enemies.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know Him who has said, "Vengeance belongs to Me, I will repay, 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 ass going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.
Proverbs 3:30
Do not strive 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.