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What does the Bible say about revenge?

13 verses about revenge, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about revenge

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. 10 votes
Romans 12:17 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 7 votes
1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 5 votes
Leviticus 19:18 — 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. 4 votes
Proverbs 24:29 — Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work. 4 votes
Matthew 5:38 — Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 4 votes
Romans 12:1 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 3 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:15 — See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 3 votes
Deuteronomy 32:35 — 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. 2 votes
Proverbs 20:22 — Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 2 votes
Matthew 26:52 — 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. 2 votes
Mark 11:25 — 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. 2 votes
Romans 13:4 — 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. 2 votes

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Romans (4), Proverbs (2), Matthew (2), Leviticus (1), Deuteronomy (1), Mark (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 1 Peter (1)

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