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 tell you not to resist the evil man; but whoever shall strike you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Luke 6:27
But I tell you that hear, Love your enemies; do good to those that hate you;
Luke 9:55
And he turned around and rebuked them; and they went to another village.
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
for [the power] is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister of justice for punishment to him that does evil.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know him that said, Judgment belongs to me, I will repay. And again, The Lord will judge his people.
General references
Luke 22:50
And one of them struck the servant of the chief priest, and took off his right ear.