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Vengeance Belongs to God
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse commands Christians to entrust all vengeance to God. The phrase "give place unto wrath" is widely interpreted as stepping aside to let God's perfect justice operate. Seeking personal revenge is a violation of this trust and an attempt to usurp a role that belongs exclusively to God, the only righteous judge.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 12:19
18th Century
Theologian
Dearly beloved. This expression of tenderness was particularly appropriate in an exhortation to peace. It reminded them of the affection a…
AT Robertson
On Romans 12:19
Avenge not (μη εκδικουντες). Independent participle again of late verb εκδικεω from εκδικος, exacting justice (13:4). See already …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 12:19
19th Century
Bishop
Give place unto wrath.—It seems best to understand this as referring to "the wrath of God" (indicated in the Greek, here …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 12:19
Paul takes his stand alongside believers by giving them explicit counsel about how to face the hostile world. “Do not repay evil for evil” (v.17), …
John Calvin
On Romans 12:19
16th Century
Theologian
Avenge not yourselves, etc. The evil which he corrects here, as we have reminded you, is more serious than the preceding one, which he has…
John Gill
On Romans 12:19
17th Century
Pastor
Dearly beloved
This affectionate appellation the apostle makes use of, expressing his great love to them, the rather…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 12:17–21
17th Century
Minister
Since people became enemies to God, they have been very ready to be enemies to one another. And those who embrace religion must expect to meet with…