What other scriptures emphasize God's justice for His servants? Jeremiah 15:15 — A servant’s cry for justice “You understand, O LORD; remember me and attend to me. Avenge me against my persecutors. In Your patience, do not take me away. Know that I endure reproach for Your name.” Justice affirmed in the Law - Deuteronomy 32:35-36 — “Vengeance is Mine, and recompense, for the time when their foot slips; for the day of disaster is near… For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants.” - Exodus 22:22-23 — “You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. If you do mistreat them… My anger will burn, and I will kill you with the sword.” Justice sung in the Psalms - Psalm 37:28 — “For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.” - Psalm 103:6 — “The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.” - Psalm 140:12 — “I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.” Justice proclaimed by the Prophets - Isaiah 30:18 — “Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you… For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him.” - Isaiah 54:17 — “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. … their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. - Nahum 1:2 — “The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and wrathful; the LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.” - Micah 7:7-9 — “Though I have sinned against Him, I will bear the LORD’s wrath… He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.” Justice taught by Jesus - Luke 18:7-8 — “Will not God bring about justice for His chosen who cry out to Him day and night? … He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf.” - Matthew 5:11-12 — “Blessed are you when people insult you… Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.” Justice urged by the Apostles - Romans 12:19 — “Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: ‘Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.’” - 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7 — “It is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, and to grant relief to you who are afflicted… when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven.” - Hebrews 10:30-31 — “For we know Him who said, ‘Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,’ and again, ‘The Lord will judge His people.’ It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” - 1 Peter 2:19, 23 — “For this is commendable if someone endures grief, suffering unjustly… When He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.” - James 5:4 — “The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.” Justice completed at the end of the age - Revelation 6:10 — “How long, O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who live on the earth and avenge our blood?” - Revelation 16:5-6 — “Righteous are You… for You have brought these judgments; for they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink as they deserve.” - Revelation 19:2 — “His judgments are true and just… He has avenged the blood of His servants.” |
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