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17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have[ a] regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Read full chapter.
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD.
Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; Their foot shall slip in due time; For the day of their calamity is at hand, And the things to come hasten upon them.’. New American Standard Bible. ‘Vengeance is Mine, and retribution; In due time their foot will slip. For the day of their disaster is near, And the impending things are hurrying to them.’.
May 4, 2023 · The NKJV translates Romans 12:19 as “Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord.” The message of Romans 12 flows from the previous text, where Paul established the principle of righteousness by faith.
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A dictionary definition of “vengeance” leads us to “retribution” or “repayment.” Strong’s Hebrew Concordance explains that the word used here—naqam—means “avenged, quarrel, vengeance." Paul would have used the Greekwhich is “ekdikēsis” or “vengeance, vindication.” “Vindication” is a little different, meaning “acquittal, clearing, exculpation, exone...
God’s Old Testament law tells the people how to deal with criminal behavior and certain sins such as adultery and murder, yet we are told not to take vengeance. How can this be? And should we never take a case to court to clear our name if we are slandered or abused? I think we can clear up this confusion by asking: how far would you go in order to...
Most versions use the words “vengeance” and “recompense,” what is known as “pay back” in today’s vernacular. I love how both the NIV and KJV begin with God: “To me” and “It is mine.” The Word starts with God and everything that is His returns to the Lord.
Paul quotes Deuteronomy 32:35 in his letter to the Romans. He has been teaching them not to “repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:17-18). His perspective on “vengeance” stems from the Greek “vindication.” So he is c...
We have a tendency to want justice for ourselves; to be treated fairly. Our society spends a lot of time talking about “rights” but these, for the Christian, are merely self-centered expectations. God has never told us we will be treated fairly on earth. In fact, we don’t get what we deserve. We live under grace and not the law (Romans 6:14). We ar...
Father, I confess that I sometimes want everyone to know when I am right and someone else is wrong. I want to be vindicated. Lord, help me to place all of that aside in favor of the one true treasure which is Your Sovereign grace. Help me to care nothing for the approval of this world and to care only for You and the rights You have given me; inher...
Romans 12:19. KJ21. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,saith the Lord.” ASV. 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. AMP.
Romans 12:19. ESV Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” NIV Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord.
