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Romans 12:19-20

19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.

20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

Cross References for Romans 12:19-20

Isaiah 47:3 - Your nakedness will be exposed and your shame uncovered. I will take vengeance; I will spare no... Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:3

Matthew 26:52 - “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:52 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:52

Leviticus 19:18 - “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18

Romans 13:4 - For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear th... Click to read the verse Romans 13:4 Click to read the verse Romans 13:4

1 Samuel 25:26 - “Now since the Lord has kept you, my master, from bloodshed and from avenging yourself with you... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:26 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:26

Romans 12:17 - Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. Click to read the verse Romans 12:17 Click to read the verse Romans 12:17

1 Thessalonians 4:6 - and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6

2 Samuel 18:19 - David Mourns Now Ahimaaz son of Zadok said, “Let me run and take the news to the king that the ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 18:19 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 18:19

Numbers 31:2 - “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the Israelites. After that, you will be gathered to your ... Click to read the verse Numbers 31:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:2

Genesis 50:19 - But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? Click to read the verse Genesis 50:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:19

Genesis 34:13 - Because their sister Dinah had been defiled, Jacob’s sons replied deceitfully as they spoke to ... Click to read the verse Genesis 34:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 34:13

Ezekiel 25:12 - A Prophecy Against Edom “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘Because Edom took revenge on th... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 25:12 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 25:12

1 Samuel 25:31 - my master will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of hav... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:31 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:31

Hebrews 10:30 - For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:30 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:30

Deuteronomy 32:35 - It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:35 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:35

Nahum 1:2 - The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengean... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2

Deuteronomy 7:10 - But those who hate him he will repay to their face by destruction; he will not be slow to repay... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:10 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:10

Nahum 1:2-3 - The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengean... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2-3 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2-3

1 Corinthians 10:14 - Idol Feasts and the Lord’s Supper Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:14

Romans 12:14 - Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Click to read the verse Romans 12:14 Click to read the verse Romans 12:14

Proverbs 20:22 - Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:22

Deuteronomy 32:43 - Rejoice, O nations, with his people, for he will avenge the blood of his servants; he will take... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:43 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:43

Psalms 94:1 - Psalm 94 O Lord, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1

Amos 1:7 - I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza that will consume her fortresses. Click to read the verse Amos 1:7 Click to read the verse Amos 1:7

Psalms 94:1-3 - Psalm 94 O Lord, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1-3 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1-3

Revelation 6:10 - They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the ... Click to read the verse Revelation 6:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 6:10

2 Kings 9:7 - You are to destroy the house of Ahab your master, and I will avenge the blood of my servants th... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:7 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:7

Romans 3:5 - But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That... Click to read the verse Romans 3:5 Click to read the verse Romans 3:5

Jeremiah 50:15 - Shout against her on every side! She surrenders, her towers fall, her walls are torn down. Sinc... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:15

Psalms 18:47 - He is the God who avenges me, who subdues nations under me, Click to read the verse Psalms 18:47 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:47

1 Samuel 24:12 - May the Lord judge between you and me. And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:12

Judges 15:7 - Samson said to them, “Since you’ve acted like this, I won’t stop until I get my revenge on you.” Click to read the verse Judges 15:7 Click to read the verse Judges 15:7

Jeremiah 15:15 - You understand, O Lord; remember me and care for me. Avenge me on my persecutors. You are long-... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 15:15

2 Timothy 4:14 - Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:14 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:14

1 Samuel 25:33 - May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from a... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:33 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:33

1 Samuel 26:10 - As surely as the Lord lives,” he said, “the Lord himself will strike him; either his time will ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:10

2 Samuel 13:20 - Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet now, my... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:20 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:20

Psalms 79:10 - Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations... Click to read the verse Psalms 79:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 79:10

Matthew 5:39 - But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn t... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:39 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:39

Job 21:31 - Who denounces his conduct to his face? Who repays him for what he has done? Click to read the verse Job 21:31 Click to read the verse Job 21:31

Jeremiah 51:36 - Therefore, this is what the Lord says: “See, I will defend your cause and avenge you; I will dr... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:36 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:36

Proverbs 24:29 - Do not say, “I’ll do to him as he has done to me; I’ll pay that man back for what he did.” Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:29

Luke 22:50 - And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. Click to read the verse Luke 22:50 Click to read the verse Luke 22:50

2 Corinthians 12:19 - Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been spe... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:19 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:19

2 Timothy 1:2 - To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:2 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:2

Luke 9:55-56 - But Jesus turned and rebuked them, Click to read the verse Luke 9:55-56 Click to read the verse Luke 9:55-56

Proverbs 24:17-19 - Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice, Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:17-19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:17-19

Luke 6:27-29 - Love for Enemies “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, Click to read the verse Luke 6:27-29 Click to read the verse Luke 6:27-29