Bible verses about "violence" | Worsley

⁴ for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou dost evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is also the minister of God, as an avenger to execute his wrath upon the malefactor.

¹ Receive him that is weak in the faith, but not to disputes about doubtful matters:

³⁰ For we know who hath said, "To me belongeth vengeance, I will recompense, saith the Lord:" and again, "The Lord will judge his people."

² to slander no man, to avoid contention, to be gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. ³ hospitable, able to teach, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of sordid gain, moderate, not quarrelsome,

³⁸ Ye have heard, that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: ³⁹ but I say unto you, Set not yourselves against him that injures you, but if any one smite thee on thy right cheek, rather turn to him the other also:

⁵² Then said Jesus to him, Put up thy sword into it's place; for they that take the sword shall perish by the sword: ⁵³ dost thou think that I cannot now apply to my Father, and He will send me more than twelve legions of angels? ⁵⁴ but how then should the scriptures be fulfilled, which say that thus it must be?