Getting Even

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.”

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; — read the full passage →

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, — read the full passage →

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.

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.

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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.

Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Therefore it is already altogether a defect in you, that you have lawsuits one with another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

But the Pharisees, when they heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, gathered themselves together. — read the full passage →

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

For we know him who said, “Vengeance belongs to me,” says the Lord, “I will repay.” Again, “The Lord will judge his people.”

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you, and guard you from the evil one.

giving vengeance to those who don’t know God, and to those who don’t obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus,

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. — read the full passage →

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, — read the full passage →

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,

for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

For this reason, God gave them up to vile passions. For their women changed the natural function into that which is against nature. — read the full passage →

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God, — read the full passage →

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

He also said to his disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions. — read the full passage →

“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.”

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, — read the full passage →

teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?” — read the full passage →

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; — read the full passage →

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — read the full passage →

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,

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ — read the full passage →

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ — read the full passage →

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps, — read the full passage →

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,