Romans 12:19

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the Wrath of God; for Scripture declares--'"It is for me to avenge, I will requite," says the Lord.'

Cross References

Matthew 5:39

I, however, say to you that you must not resist wrong; but, if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also;

Romans 12:14

Bless your persecutors--bless and never curse.

Romans 12:17

Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what all men will recognize as honorable.

Romans 13:4

For they are God's servants appointed for your good. But, if you do what is wrong, you may well be afraid; for the sword they carry is not without meaning! They are God's servants to inflict his punishments on those who do wrong.

Ephesians 4:27

And give no opportunity to the Devil.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

None of you over-reaching or taking advantage of his Brother in such matters. 'The Lord takes vengeance' upon all who do such things, as we have already warned you and solemnly declared.

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander, the coppersmith, showed much ill-feeling towards me. 'The Lord will give him what his actions deserve.'

Hebrews 10:30

We know who it was that said-- 'It is for me to avenge, I will requite'; and again-- 'The Lord will judge his people.'