Bible Verses About
Revenge
Leaving vengeance to God and overcoming evil with good.
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”
“Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.”
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about revenge?
Scripture speaks to revenge in passages such as Romans 12:19, Romans 12:17, 1 Peter 3:9. For example, Romans 12:19 says, “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about revenge?
Romans 12:19 — “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
What is a short Bible verse about revenge?
Matthew 5:38 — “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”