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I. THE OCCASION IS COMMON — arising out of

1. Human depravity in general; or —

2. The hatred of wicked men to that which is good.

II. THE DUTY IS PLAIN —

1. Bear with patience.

2. Yield to the wrong.

3. Leave it to the judgment of God.

III. THE REASON IS COGENT. Vengeance —

1. Is the prerogative of God.

2. Will certainly be executed.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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

WEB: 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."