Matthew 26:52

Free Bible Version

But Jesus told him, “Put your sword away. Everyone who fights with the sword will die by the sword.

Cross References

Genesis 9:6

Whoever sheds the blood of a human being will have their blood shed by human beings. For God made human beings in his image.

Psalm 55:23

But you, God, will bring down murderers and liars, throwing them into the pit of destruction before they have even lived half their lives. As for me, I will trust in you.

Exodus 21:12

Anyone who hits and kills someone else must be executed.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you, don't resist someone who is evil. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other cheek to them as well.

Romans 12:19

My dear friends, don't seek revenge, but leave it to God to execute judgment—as Scripture points out, “‘It's for me to dispense justice, I will repay,’ says the Lord.”

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure none of you pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to one another, and to everyone.

1 Peter 3:9

Don't pay back evil for evil, or retaliate when you're abused, instead you should give a blessing—because that's what you were called to do, so you could gain a blessing yourself.

Revelation 13:10

Anyone who has to go into captivity will go into captivity; anyone who has to die by the sword will die by the sword. This demonstrates the patient endurance and confidence in God of the believers.

Revelation 16:6

These people shed the blood of believers. Now you've given them blood to drink, as they deserve!”