Forbidden by our Lord Le 19:18; Pr 24:17,29; Mt 5:39-41; Ro 12:17,19; 1Th 5:15; 1Pe 3:9
Christ an example of forbearing Isa 53:7; 1Pe 2:23
Rebuked by Christ Lu 9:54,55
Inconsistent with Christian spirit Lu 9:55
Proceeds from a spiteful heart Eze 25:15
INSTEAD OF TAKING, WE SHOULD
Trust in God Pr 20:22; Ro 12:16
Exhibit love Le 19:18; Lu 6:35
Give place to wrath Ro 12:19
Exercise forbearance Mt 5:38-41
Bless Ro 12:14
Overcome others by kindness Pr 25:21,22; Ro 12:20
Keep others from taking 1Sa 24:10; 25:24-31; 26:9
Be thankful for being kept from taking 1Sa 25:32,33
The wicked are earnest after Jer 20:10
Punishment for Eze 25:15-17; Am 1:11,12
Exemplified
Simon and Levi Ge 34:25
Samson Jud 15:7,8; 16:28-30
Joab 2Sa 3:27
Absalom 2Sa 13:23-29
Jezebel 1Ki 19:2
Ahab 1Ki 22:26
Haman Es 3:8-15
Edomites Eze 25:12
Philistines Eze 25:15
Herodias Mr 6:19-24
James and John Lu 9:54
Chief priests Ac 5:33
Jews Ac 7:54,59; 23:12