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Bible Verses About execution

8 key scriptures

Explore what the Bible says about execution. This collection of 8 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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TranslationKey Verse: Romans 13:4
King James (KJV)For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

8 Key Scriptures

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man.
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. or a sheep: or, or a goat
Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered

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