Bible Verses about “seeking revenge”
The Bible contains 18 verses about seeking revenge across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
“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."”
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.”
“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.”
“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."”
“Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.”
“But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,”
“Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
“that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.”
“"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.'”
“For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Don't even the tax collectors do the same?”
“If you only greet your friends, what more do you do than others? Don't even the tax collectors do the same?”
“"As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.”
“"'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.”
“Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.”
“Don't say, "I will pay back evil." Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.”
“Vengeance is mine, and recompense, at the time when their foot slides; for the day of their calamity is at hand. The things that are to come on them shall make haste."”