Matthew 26:52

New American Standard Bible 2020

Then Jesus *said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

Cross References

Genesis 9:6

“Whoever sheds human blood, By man his blood shall be shed, For in the image of God He made mankind.

Psalm 55:23

But You, God, will bring them down to the pit of destruction; Men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.

Exodus 21:12

“He who strikes someone so that he dies shall certainly be put to death.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, do not show opposition against an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other toward him also.

Romans 12:19

Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people.

1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing.

Revelation 13:10

If anyone is destined for captivity, to captivity he goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Here is the perseverance and the faith of the saints.

Revelation 16:6

for they poured out the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink. They deserve it.”