In the biblical teachings, the desire for revenge is a natural human response to injury, but it is not to be acted upon by believers. Instead, as Romans 12:19 instructs, God's people are to leave vengeance to Him, trusting in His perfect justice. The Lord's teachings in Matthew 5:38-39 emphasize the importance of loving one's enemies and not seeking revenge, while Ephesians 4:26-27 cautions against letting anger lead to sin. Ezekiel 25:17 and 2 Thessalonians 1:6 remind us that God will ultimately avenge His people, bringing justice to those who have been wronged.
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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.”
I will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.’”
You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,
“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold.
For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”
Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”
For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you.
If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.