Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Revenge"
The Bible explicitly forbids personal revenge, declaring 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord' (Romans 12:19).
The Bible explicitly forbids personal revenge, declaring 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord' (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." — Romans 12:19 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Revenge?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."
"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good."
"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also."
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