Self Defense, Weapons, And The Bible

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Published on Saturday, 28 March 2009 05:48

Written by Ryan Hicks

SELF DEFENSE, WEAPONS, AND THE BIBLE

By Ryan Hicks

John 18:3-11
3   Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
4   Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
5   They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
6   As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
7   Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
8   Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
9   That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
10   Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
11   Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

Matthew 5:39
39   But I [Jesus] say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Romans 12:19
19   Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Hebrews 10:30
30   For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

1 Peter 3:9
9   Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

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