Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Never take revenge, my friends, but instead let God's anger do it. For the scripture says, "I will take revenge, I will pay back, says the Lord." New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord. avenge. Romans 12:14,17 Bless them that persecute you: bless, and curse not. . . . Leviticus 19:18 Seek not revenge, nor be mindful of the injury of thy citizens. Thou shalt love thy friend as thyself. I am the Lord. 1 Samuel 25:26,33 Now therefore, my lord, the Lord liveth, and thy soul liveth, who hath withholden thee from coming to blood, and hath saved thy hand to thee: and now let thy enemies be as Nabal, and all they that seek evil to my lord. . . . Proverbs 24:17-19,29 When thy enemy shall fall, be not glad, and in his ruin let not thy heart rejoice: . . . Ezekiel 25:12 Thus saith the Lord God: Because Edom hath taken vengeance to revenge herself of the children of Juda, and hath greatly offended, and hath sought revenge of them: give. Matthew 5:39 But I say to you not to resist evil: but if one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other: Luke 6:27-29 But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies. Do good to them that hate you. . . . Luke 9:55,56 And turning, he rebuked them, saying: you know not of what spirit you are. . . . Vengeance. Romans 13:4 For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil. Deuteronomy 32:35,43 Revenge is mine, and I will repay them in due time, that their foot may slide: the day of destruction is at hand, and the time makes haste to come. . . . Psalm 94:1-3 The Lord is the God to whom revenge belongeth: the God of revenge hath acted freely. . . . Nahum 1:2,3 The Lord is a jealous God, and a revenger: the Lord is a revenger, and hath wrath: the Lord taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he is angry with his enemies. . . . Hebrews 10:30 For we know him that hath said: Vengeance belongeth to me, and I will repay. And again: The Lord shall judge his people. Context Forgiveness…18If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men. 19Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord. 20But if the enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give him to drink. For, doing this, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.… Cross References Leviticus 19:18 Seek not revenge, nor be mindful of the injury of thy citizens. Thou shalt love thy friend as thyself. I am the Lord. Deuteronomy 32:35 Revenge is mine, and I will repay them in due time, that their foot may slide: the day of destruction is at hand, and the time makes haste to come. 1 Samuel 26:10 And David said: As the Lord liveth, unless the Lord shall strike him, or his day shall come to die, or he shall go down to battle, and perish: 1 Samuel 26:11 The Lord be merciful unto me, and keep me that I never put forth my hand against the Lord's anointed. But now take the spear which is at his head, and the cup of water, and let us go. Psalm 94:1 The Lord is the God to whom revenge belongeth: the God of revenge hath acted freely. Proverbs 20:22 Say not: I will return evil: wait for the Lord, and he will deliver thee. Proverbs 24:29 Say not: I will do to him as he hath done to me: I will render to every one according to his work. Jeremiah 51:36 Therefore thus saith the Lord: Behold I will judge thy cause, and will take vengeance for thee, and I will make her sea desolate, I and will dry up her spring. Romans 12:17 To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God but also in the sight of all men. Ephesians 4:27 Give not place to the devil. 1 Thessalonians 4:6 And that no man overreach nor circumvent his brother in business: because the Lord is the avenger of all these things, as we have told you before and have testified. 2 Timothy 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith hath done me much evil: the Lord will reward him according to his works: Hebrews 10:30 For we know him that hath said: Vengeance belongeth to me, and I will repay. And again: The Lord shall judge his people. Jump to Previous Anger Avenge Belongeth Belongs Beloved Dear Dearly Friends God's Leave Pay Punishment Rather Recompense Repay Revenge Revengeful Seek Vengeance Way Wrath Written Wrongs YourselvesJump to Next Anger Avenge Belongeth Belongs Beloved Dear Dearly Friends God's Leave Pay Punishment Rather Recompense Repay Revenge Revengeful Seek Vengeance Way Wrath Written Wrongs YourselvesLinks Romans 12:19 NIVRomans 12:19 NLT Romans 12:19 ESV Romans 12:19 NASB Romans 12:19 Bible Apps Romans 12:19 Biblia Paralela Romans 12:19 Chinese Bible Romans 12:19 French Bible Romans 12:19 German Bible Alphabetical: avenge beloved but Do for friends God God's I is it leave Lord mine my Never not of own repay revenge room says take the to Vengeance will wrath written your NT Letters: Romans 12:19 Don't seek revenge yourselves beloved but give (Rom. Ro) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
    |