Below are a few Bible verses about seeking revenge. Hope these splendid Bible verses would make us better understand the life of freedom that God wants for us!

Bible Verses About Seeking Revenge!!! As humans, we all are weak at controlling our anger and so immediately jump to take revenge on our enemies. But being God’s children, we aren’t supposed to take revenge instead leave it to Lord, as he is ultimate in judging. Mind you, when we are taking revenge, we are in fact replacing his place.

9. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

15. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

2 Corinthians 13:11

11. Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Thessalonians 1:8

8. He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Deuteronomy 32:35

35. It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them.

Hebrews 10:30

30. For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.”

Leviticus 19:18

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

Mark 11:25

25. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Proverbs 10:12

12. Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

Proverbs 20:22

22. Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you.

Proverbs 24:29

29. Do not say, “I’ll do to them as they have done to me; I’ll pay them back for what they did.”

Romans 12:18

18. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Romans 12:19

19. 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. Romans 13:4

4. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

Matthew 18:21-22

21. Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

22. Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

Psalm 94:1-2

1. The LORD is a God who avenges. O God who avenges, shine forth.

2. Rise up, Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve.

Matthew 5:38-39

38. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’

39. But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.

Luke 6:27-28

27. “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

28. bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Ephesians 4:31-32

31. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.

32. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

1 Peter 2:21-23

21. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

22. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.”

23. When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.

Proverbs 25:20-22

20. Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

21. If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

22. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Romans 12:17-21

17. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

18. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

19. 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.

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.”

21. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Matthew 5:40-45

40. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.

41. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.

42. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

43. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor & and hate your enemy.’

44. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,