Forbidden by Our Lord Leviticus 19:18, Proverbs 24:17, 29, Matthew 5:39-41, Romans 12:17, 19, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, 1 Peter 3:9

Christ an Example of Forbearing Isaiah 53:7, 1 Peter 2:23

Rebuked by Christ Luke 9:54, 55

Inconsistent with Christian Spirit Luke 9:55

Proceeds from a Spiteful Heart Ezekiel 25:15

Instead of Taking, We Should

Trust in God Proverbs 20:22, Romans 12:16

Exhibit love Leviticus 19:18, Luke 6:35

Give place to wrath Romans 12:19

Exercise forbearance Matthew 5:38-41

Bless Romans 12:14

Overcome others by kindness Proverbs 25:21, 22, Romans 12:20

Keep Others from Taking 1 Samuel 24:10, 25:24-31, 26:9

Be Thankful for Being Kept from Taking 1 Samuel 25:32, 33

The Wicked Are Earnest After Jeremiah 20:10

Punishment For Ezekiel 25:15-17, Amos 1:11, 12

Exemplified

Simon and Levi Genesis 34:25

Samson Judges 15:7, 8, 16:28-30

Joab 2 Samuel 3:27

Absalom 2 Samuel 13:23-29

Jezebel 1 Kings 19:2

Ahab 1 Kings 22:26

Haman Esther 3:8-15

Edomites Ezekiel 25:12

Philistines Ezekiel 25:15

Herodias Mark 6:19-24

James and John Luke 9:54

Chief priests Acts 5:33

Jews Acts 7:54, 59, 23:12