Getting Even
5 passages
- 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 - Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Read it in context - Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
Read it in context - James 1:19–20
19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
Read it in context - 1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
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