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Romans 12:19 Cross-References
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“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Romans 12:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on 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. Paul addresses believers as dearly beloved (ἀγαπητοί, agapētoi), his affectionate term for fellow Christians, before delivering a difficult command: avenge not yourselves (μὴ ἑαυτοὺς ἐκδικοῦντες, mē heautous ekdikountes). The verb means 'exact justice, punish, vindicate'—personal vengeance is forbidden. Instead, give place unto wrath (δότε τόπον τῇ ὀργῇ, dote topon tē orgē)—'make room for wrath.' This could mean God's wrath (don't usurp his role) or the o...
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Cross-References for Romans 12:19
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“and recompense”
“Vengeance belongs to me, says the Lord”
“I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.”
“I will pay back evil. Wait for Yahweh”
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
“as also we forewarned you and testified.”
“and don't curse.”
“you nations”
“you God to whom vengeance belongs”