Violence

The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. …

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;

No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.

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;

…to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

…not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.

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.

For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; …