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 -- I say to you, not to resist the evil, but whoever shall slap thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other;
Luke 6:27
'But I say to you who are hearing, Love your enemies, do good to those hating you,
Luke 9:55
and having turned, he rebuked them, and said, 'Ye have not known of what spirit ye are;
Vengeance
Romans 13:4
for of God it is a ministrant to thee for good; and if that which is evil thou mayest do, be fearing, for not in vain doth it bear the sword; for of God it is a ministrant, an avenger for wrath to him who is doing that which is evil.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Mine are vengeance and recompense, At the due time -- doth their foot slide; For near is a day of their calamity, And haste do things prepared for them.
Psalm 94:1
God of vengeance -- Jehovah! God of vengeance, shine forth.
Nahum 1:2
A God zealous and avenging is Jehovah, An avenger is Jehovah, and possessing fury. An avenger is Jehovah on His adversaries, And He is watching for His enemies.
Hebrews 10:30
for we have known Him who is saying, 'Vengeance is Mine, 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 his ass going astray, thou dost certainly turn it back to him;
Proverbs 3:30
Strive not with a man without cause, If he have not done thee evil.
Luke 22:50
And a certain one of them smote the servant of the chief priest, and took off his right ear,