Death Penalty
9 passages
- Genesis 9:6
Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.
Read it in context - Exodus 21:12
Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death.
Read it in context - Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Read it in context - Exodus 20:13
You shall not murder.
Read it in context - Jude 1:7
In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.
Read it in context - Matthew 5:43–44
43You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ 44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Read it in context - Exodus 21:17
Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death.
Read it in context - Matthew 5:38–39
38You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ 39But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Read it in context - Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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