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 tell you, do not resist a wicked person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to that person.
Luke 6:27
I tell you who listen, love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.
Luke 9:55
He turned and rebuked them.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
He is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid for he does not bear the sword in vain. He is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance and retribution belong to me. (Vengeance is mine, I will repay.) Their foot shall slide in time, for the day of their calamity is at hand. The things to come on them come quickly.
Psalm 94:1
O Jehovah, God of vengeance, God of vengeance, shine forth!
Nahum 1:2
Jehovah (YHWH) is a zealous God requiring exclusive devotion (tolerates no rivals). Jehovah takes vengeance (punishment) against his adversaries. He reserves (maintains) wrath (indignation) (displeasure) against his enemies.
Hebrews 10:30
We know who said: Vengeance is mine; I will repay; and who also said, Jehovah will judge his people. (Deuteronomy 32:35)
General references
Exodus 23:4
If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him.
Proverbs 3:30
Argue with no one if they have never done you any harm.
Luke 22:50
One of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.