Sin & Temptation
Bible Verses About seeking revenge
9 key scriptures
Explore what the Bible says about seeking revenge. This collection of 9 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
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| Translation | Key Verse: Romans 12:19 |
|---|---|
| King James (KJV) | “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” |
9 Key Scriptures
“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 12:19KJV
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
Romans 12:17KJV
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”
“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”
“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.”
“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
Luke 6:31KJV
“To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.”
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”
Matthew 5:43KJV
“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.”
Mark 11:25KJV
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