Matthew 26:52

New Living Translation

“Put away your sword,” Jesus told him. “Those who use the sword will die by the sword.

Cross References

Genesis 9:6

If anyone takes a human life, that person’s life will also be taken by human hands. For God made human beings in his own image.

Psalm 55:23

But you, O God, will send the wicked down to the pit of destruction. Murderers and liars will die young, but I am trusting you to save me.

Exodus 21:12

“Anyone who assaults and kills another person must be put to death.

Matthew 5:39

But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.

Romans 12:19

Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.

Revelation 13:10

Anyone who is destined for prison will be taken to prison. Anyone destined to die by the sword will die by the sword. This means that God’s holy people must endure persecution patiently and remain faithful.

Revelation 16:6

Since they shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, you have given them blood to drink. It is their just reward.”