3 Bible Verses about Not Avenging
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not vindicating yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Judgment is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.
Render evil for evil to no one, provide things honorable in the sight of all men;
not returning evil for evil or railing for railing, but on the contrary blessing [your enemies], because to this you are called, that you may inherit blessing.
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Vengeance » Not avenging
See that no one renders evil for evil, but always pursue the good both one to another and to all.
Render evil for evil to no one, provide things honorable in the sight of all men; if possible, as much as may be in your power, live peaceably with all men, not vindicating yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Judgment is mine, I will repay, says the Lord. read more.
If therefore your enemy is hungry, give him food; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for doing this you shall heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. 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; and if a man wishes to have a law suit with you, and take away your coat, let him have your cloak also; read more.
and whoever shall compel you to go one mile, go two miles with him. Give to him that asks, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.
