Matthew 26:52

Revised Standard Version CI

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

Cross References

Revelation 13:10

If any one is to be taken captive, to captivity he goes; if any one slays with the sword, with the sword must he be slain. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.

Genesis 9:6

Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for God made man in his own image.

Romans 12:19

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

1 Peter 3:9

Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing.

Revelation 16:6

For men have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink. It is their due!”

Psalm 55:23

But thou, O God, wilt cast them down into the lowest pit; men of blood and treachery shall not live out half their days. But I will trust in thee.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.

Matthew 5:39

But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;

Exodus 21:12

“Whoever strikes a man so that he dies shall be put to death.