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 tell you not to retaliate the injury; but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also;
Luke 6:27
"But to you who are listening to me I say, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Luke 9:55
But he turned and rebuked them and said,
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
For the ruler is God's minister appointed for your good. But if you are a wrong-doer, be afraid; he does not carry the sword to no purpose; he is God's servant, appointed to vengeance upon the guilty.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know Him who said, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, and again, The Lord will judge his people.
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Luke 22:50
Then one of them did strike a blow at the high priest's slave, and cut off his right ear.