Romans
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Romans 12:19
Romans 12:19 (KJV) speaks to vengefulness, anger, and God's justice — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
Psalms 37:8“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”
Proverbs 20:22“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
Ephesians 4:26“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
Proverbs 19:11“The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.”
Psalms 103:6“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
Psalms 37:5
Common questions
What does Romans 12:19 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 12:19 reads: "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." The verse speaks to vengefulness, anger, and God's justice. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 12 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 12:19 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." is Romans 12:19 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 12:19?
Verses that sit beside Romans 12:19 include Psalms 37:8, Proverbs 20:22, and Ephesians 4:26. Reading them alongside Romans 12:19 deepens the theme of vengefulness.
How can I pray with Romans 12:19?
Read Romans 12:19 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.