10 Bible Verses about Not Avenging
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Do not seek revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am Jehovah.
Dearly beloved, do not avenge yourselves, instead leave room for divine punishment, for it is written: Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 32:35)
Do not say: I will recompense evil. Instead wait on Jehovah, and he will save you.
Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men.
Do not repay evil for evil, or insult for insult. Do just the opposite. For you were called to inherit a blessing.
Jehovah kept you from spilling innocent blood and from getting a victory by your own efforts. As Jehovah lives and you live, may your enemies and those who are trying to harm you end up like Nabal.
you should not have a troubled conscience because you spilled blood for no good reason and claimed your own victory. When Jehovah gives you success, remember me.
Blessed is your good judgment and blessed are you for keeping me from slaughtering people today and from getting a victory by my own efforts.
From the mouths of little children and infants, you have built a fortress against your opponents to silence the enemy and the avenger.
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See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But follow that which is good, both among you, and to all men.
Do not seek revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am Jehovah.
Do not say: I will recompense evil. Instead wait on Jehovah, and he will save you.
Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men. When it is possible, be peaceable with all men. Dearly beloved, do not avenge yourselves, instead leave room for divine punishment, for it is written: Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 32:35) read more.
Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head. Do not be evil, but overcome evil with good.
You have heard it said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I tell you, do not resist a wicked person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to that person. If someone takes you to court to sue you and takes your shirt, let him have your coat as well. read more.
Whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two. Give to those who ask. Lend to those who borrow.
