Romans 12:19 “Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For…”

Romans 12:19

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

World English Bible

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.”

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but giue place vnto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine: I will repay, saith the Lord.

Darby Translation

not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation

not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath, for it hath been written, 'Vengeance [is] Mine,

Bible in Basic English

Do not give punishment for wrongs done to you, dear brothers, but give way to the wrath of God; for it is said in the holy Writings, Punishment is mine, I will give reward, says the Lord.

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Cross references

“avenge”

Proverbs 24:29 Romans 12:17 Romans 12:14 Leviticus 19:18 Proverbs 24:17–19 1 Samuel 25:33

Proverbs 24:29 · BSB

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”

Romans 12:17 · BSB

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

Romans 12:14 · BSB

Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

Leviticus 19:18 · BSB

Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

Proverbs 24:17–19 · BSB

Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

1 Samuel 25:33 · BSB

Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.

“give”

Luke 6:27–29 Matthew 5:39 Luke 9:55 Luke 9:56

Luke 6:27–29 · BSB

But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Matthew 5:39 · BSB

But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;

Luke 9:55 · BSB

But Jesus turned and rebuked them.

Luke 9:56 · BSB

And He and His disciples went on to another village.

“Vengeance”

Deuteronomy 32:35 Hebrews 10:30 Deuteronomy 32:43 Psalm 94:1–3 Romans 13:4 Nahum 1:2

Deuteronomy 32:35 · BSB

Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”

Hebrews 10:30 · BSB

For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”

Deuteronomy 32:43 · BSB

Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Hi…

Psalm 94:1–3 · BSB

O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth.

Romans 13:4 · BSB

For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.

Nahum 1:2 · BSB

The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.

Also

Proverbs 20:22 1 Thessalonians 4:6

Proverbs 20:22 · BSB

Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

1 Thessalonians 4:6 · BSB

and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

20On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

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