God reserves to Himself the right to take vengeance, or be revenged on His enemies on His own behalf or on behalf of His Children (see Deuteronomy 32:35; Psalm 94:1; Hebrews 10:30). Only in the case of murder was a man of Israel expected to take vengeance by killing the murderer (see Numbers ch.35). Jesus changed this law completely by asking God to forgive his murderers (see Luke 23:34), as also did Stephen (in Acts 7:60), leaving an example for us. Christians are expected to endure wrongs against them, and not to seek revenge: "…those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good." (1 Peter 4:19).

"Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord." (Romans 12:19; and see Hebrews 10:30).

"Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:21; and see previous verses in the chapter).