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Romans 12:19

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Bible Versions

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Dearly beloved {G27}, avenge {G1556} not {G3361} yourselves {G1438}, but {G235} rather give {G1325} place {G5117} unto wrath {G3709}: for {G1063} it is written {G1125}, Vengeance {G1557} is mine {G1698}; I {G1473} will repay {G467}, saith {G3004} the Lord {G2962}.
Never seek revenge, my friends; instead, leave that to God’s anger; for in the Tanakh it is written,

“Adonai says, ‘Vengeance is my responsibility; I will repay.’”
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.”
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.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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