Getting Even

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: — read the full passage →

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, — read the full passage →

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Vengeance is mine, and recompense, At the time when their foot shall slide: For the day of their calamity is at hand, And the things that are to come upon them shall make haste.

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.

And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

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

And if a man lie with mankind, as with womankind, both of them have committed abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

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

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

Nay, already it is altogether a defect in you, that ye have lawsuits one with another. Why not rather take wrong? why not rather be defrauded?

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on 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 put the Sadducees to silence, gathered themselves together. — read the full passage →

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.

The righteous cried, and Jehovah heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles.

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

And the two angels came to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face to the earth; — read the full passage →

Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

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

For we know him that said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense. And again, The Lord shall 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 quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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

rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus:

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

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

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

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

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

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with men,

for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

For this cause God gave them up unto vile passions: for their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature: — read the full passage →

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto bean apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

And he said also unto the disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he was wasting his goods. — read the full passage →

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, — read the full passage →

teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

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

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

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

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy: — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of Jehovah unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith Jehovah of hosts.

Jehovah, the Lord, is my strength; And he maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, And will make me to walk upon my high places.

He giveth power to the faint; and to him that hath no might he increaseth strength.

Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. — read the full passage →

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid: for Jehovah, even Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.

The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.

O Jehovah, thou God to whom vengeance belongeth, Thou God to whom vengeance belongeth, shine forth. — read the full passage →

My flesh and my heart faileth; ButGod is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.

I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Jehovah: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. — read the full passage →

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger; But they that seek Jehovah shall not want any good thing.

Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. [Selah — read the full passage →

Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

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

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; — read the full passage →

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

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction 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,

The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect?

I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.