Matthew 26:52

First Nations Version

“Put away your long knife,” he said to his follower, “for all who take up weapons will also die by them!

Cross References

Revelation 13:10

“All who lead others into captivity will themselves become captive. All who take up the long knife to kill will by the long knife be killed.” This will test the faithfulness of Creator’s holy ones to stay true to the path of trusting in the ways of the Great Spirit.

Romans 12:19

My much-loved family members, do not take the punishment of others into your own hands. Instead, turn all anger and wrath over to the Great Spirit. For the Sacred Teachings tell us, “Punishment for wrongs belongs to me,” says the Great Spirit Chief. “I will make sure that wrongs are made right again.”

1 Peter 3:9

Never return evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, speak words of blessing over each other, for you were chosen to share together in Creator’s blessings.

Revelation 16:6

For the ones who shed the blood of your holy ones and prophets have been given blood to drink, and this is what they deserve.”

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure no one gives back to anyone evil for evil. Instead, seek to walk in a good way with each other and with all people.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you, do not fight back. Violence will not be defeated by more of the same. If someone strikes the right side of your face, turn to him the other side also.