Bible Verses about “getting even”
The Bible contains 26 verses about getting even across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.”
“Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."”
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;”
“If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.”
“Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
“for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.”
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."”
“"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."”
“Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.”
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.”
“Don't judge, and you won't be judged. Don't condemn, and you won't be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free.”
“"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”
“"As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.”
“not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.”
“If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much.”
“Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.”
“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.”
“If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.”
“bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.”
“Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.”
“To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also.”
“A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.”
“Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.”