Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Listen, I know someone hurt you, but don't try to get them back. Step aside and let God handle it, he literally said 'Revenge is my job, I'll take care of it.'
Don't get even, let God get involved.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans to encourage both Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome to live out their faith amid a diverse and often hostile culture. In Romans 12, Paul transitions from explaining key doctrines to offering practical advice on Christian living, emphasizing how believers should respond to God's mercy with transformed behavior. This verse draws directly from Deuteronomy 32:35 in the Old Testament, underscoring that personal vengeance disrupts God's rightful role as the ultimate judge.
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