Matthew 26:52

Catholic Public Domain Version

Then Jesus said to him: "Put your sword back in its place. For all who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.

Cross References

Genesis 9:6

Whoever will shed human blood, his blood will be poured out. For man was indeed made to the image of God.

Exodus 21:12

Whoever strikes a man, intending to murder, shall be put to death.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil, but if anyone will have struck you on your right cheek, offer to him the other also.

Romans 12:19

Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: "Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord."

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone. Instead, always pursue whatever is good, with one another and with all.

1 Peter 3:9

not repaying evil with evil, nor slander with slander, but, to the contrary, repaying with blessings. For to this you have been called, so that you may possess the inheritance of a blessing.

Revelation 13:10

Whoever will be led into captivity, into captivity he goes. Whoever will kill with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Here is the patient endurance and faith of the Saints.

Revelation 16:6

For they have shed the blood of the Saints and the Prophets, and so you have given them blood to drink. For they deserve this."