Bible verses about enemies and injustice
What does the Bible say about enemies and injustice?
Jesus calls His followers to love even their enemies, and Scripture leaves final justice in God's faithful hands.
Romans 12:19-21
“Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.” Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.” Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Luke 6:27-28
““But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.”
Psalm 34:17
“The righteous cry, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,”
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