Matthew 26:52

Good News Translation (US Version)

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “All who take the sword will die by the sword.

Cross References

Revelation 13:10

Whoever is meant to be captured will surely be captured; whoever is meant to be killed by the sword will surely be killed by the sword. This calls for endurance and faith on the part of God's people.”

Genesis 9:6

Human beings were made like God, so whoever murders one of them will be killed by someone else.

Romans 12:19

Never take revenge, my friends, but instead let God's anger do it. For the scripture says, “I will take revenge, I will pay back, says the Lord.”

1 Peter 3:9

Do not pay back evil with evil or cursing with cursing; instead, pay back with a blessing, because a blessing is what God promised to give you when he called you.

Revelation 16:6

They poured out the blood of God's people and of the prophets, and so you have given them blood to drink. They are getting what they deserve!”

Psalm 55:23

But you, O God, will bring those murderers and liars to their graves before half their life is over. As for me, I will trust in you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but at all times make it your aim to do good to one another and to all people.

Matthew 5:39

But now I tell you: do not take revenge on someone who wrongs you. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let him slap your left cheek too.

Exodus 21:12

“Whoever hits someone and kills him is to be put to death.