Sin & Temptation

Bible Verses About violence

11 key scriptures

What does the Bible say about violence? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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TranslationKey Verse: Psalms 11:5
King James (KJV)The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

11 Key Scriptures

The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
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.
Envy thou not the oppressor , and choose none of his ways. the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence
Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
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.
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; given: or, ready to quarrel, and offer wrong, as one in wine
For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. not: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts

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