Bible Verses About Nonresistance

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Jesus says his kingdom is not of this world.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Jesus forbids retaliating against the evil person.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Jesus commands enemy-love and prayer for persecutors.

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.

Luke records Jesus calling disciples to love enemies and endure wrong.

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

Peter points to Christ suffering without reviling or threatening.

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

Paul distinguishes spiritual warfare from fleshly warfare.

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Paul commands believers not to avenge themselves.

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

Paul commands believers not to repay evil for evil.

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

Peter commands blessing rather than returning evil or railing.

And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him; Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 5:38-39.

And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 5:38-39.

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 5:44.

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 5:44.

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 5:44.

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 5:44.

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Luke 6:27-29.

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Romans 12:17-21.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to 1 Thessalonians 5:15.

Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to 1 Thessalonians 5:15.

The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to 1 Peter 2:21-23.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to 1 Peter 2:21-23.

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to 1 Peter 2:21-23.

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to 1 Peter 2:21-23.

And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to John 18:36.

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to John 18:36.

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to John 18:36.

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to 2 Corinthians 10:3-4.

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to 2 Corinthians 10:3-4.