Matthew 26:52

God's Word

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword away! All who use a sword will be killed by a sword.

Cross References

Genesis 9:6

Whoever sheds human blood, by humans his blood will be shed, because in the image of God, God made humans.

Psalm 55:23

But you, O God, will throw ⌞wicked people⌟ into the deepest pit. Bloodthirsty and deceitful people will not live out half their days. But I will trust you.

Exodus 21:12

“Whoever strikes someone and kills him must be put to death.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you not to oppose an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn your other cheek to him as well.

Romans 12:19

Don’t take revenge, dear friends. Instead, let God’s anger take care of it. After all, Scripture says, “I alone have the right to take revenge. I will pay back, says the Lord.”

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you, or ridicule those who ridicule you. Instead, bless them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.

Revelation 13:10

If anyone is taken prisoner, he must go to prison. If anyone is killed with a sword, with a sword he must be killed. In this situation God’s holy people need endurance and confidence.

Revelation 16:6

You have given them blood to drink because they have poured out the blood of God’s people and prophets. This is what they deserve.”