Romans 12:19
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 12
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”Romans 12:19
What Does Romans 12:19 Mean?
Romans 12:19 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 19 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Justice, Love, and Reconciliation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 12:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 32:35“To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.”Hebrews 10:30“For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.”Proverbs 24:29“Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.”Proverbs 20:22“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”Romans 12:17“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”1 Peter 3:9“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”1 Thessalonians 4:6“That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.”Ephesians 4:26“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”Romans 12:14“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”Leviticus 19:18“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”Deuteronomy 32:43“Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his people.”Psalms 94:1“O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.”Nahum 1:2“God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.”Luke 6:27“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”Matthew 5:39“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”Romans 13:4“For he is the 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 the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”Proverbs 24:17“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”Matthew 26:52“Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”1 Samuel 25:33“And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.”Revelation 6:10“And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?”
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