Whoever sheds human blood, by humans his blood will be shed, for God made humans in his image.
Matthew 26:52 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Then Jesus told him, ‘Put your sword back in its place because all who take up the sword will perish by the sword. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then Jesus said to him, Put your sword back into its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. [Gen. 9:6.] American Standard Version (1901) Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Common English Bible Then Jesus said to him, “Put the sword back into its place. All those who use the sword will die by the sword. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Jesus said to him: "Put your sword back in its place. For all who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Then Jesus saith to him: Put up again thy sword into its place: for all that take the sword shall perish with the sword. |
Whoever sheds human blood, by humans his blood will be shed, for God made humans in his image.
But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, because it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, , says the Lord.
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing, since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.
If anyone is to be taken captive, into captivity he goes. If anyone is to be killed with a sword, with a sword he will be killed. This calls for endurance and faithfulness from the saints.
Because they poured out the blood of the saints and the prophets, you have given them blood to drink; they deserve it!