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, That ye resist not wrong. But whosoever give thee a blow on thy right cheek, turn to him the other.
Luke 6:27
"But I say unto you which hear: Love your enemies. Do good to them which hate you.
Luke 9:55
Jesus turned about, and rebuked them saying, "Ye know not what manner spirit ye are of.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
For he is the minister of God, for thy wealth. But and if thou do evil, then fear: for he beareth not a sword for nought; but is the minister of God, to take vengeance on them that do evil.
Deuteronomy 32:35
"'Vengeance is mine, and I will reward! Their feet shall slide, when the time cometh. For the time of their destruction is at hand, and the time that shall come upon them maketh haste.'
Psalm 94:1
O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; thou God to whom vengeance belongeth, show thyself.
Nahum 1:2
The LORD is a jealous God, and a taker of vengeance: yea, a taker of vengeance is the LORD, and wrathful. The LORD taketh vengeance of his enemies, and reserveth displeasure for his adversaries.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him that hath said, "Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord." And again, "the Lord shall judge his people."
General references
Exodus 23:4
When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or ass going astray, thou shalt bring them to him again.
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not lightly with any man, wher as he hath done thee no harm.
Luke 22:50
And one of them smote a servant of him which was the highest priest of all, and smote off his right ear.