defending

Exodus Chapter 22:2

If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.

Exodus Chapter 22:3

If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.

Psalm Chapter 144:1

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

Proverbs Chapter 25:26

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

Matthew Chapter 5:38

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Matthew Chapter 5:39

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.

Matthew Chapter 26:52

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Matthew Chapter 26:53

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Matthew Chapter 26:54

But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Luke Chapter 10:30

And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

Luke Chapter 10:31

And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

Luke Chapter 10:32

And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.

Luke Chapter 10:33

But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

Luke Chapter 10:34

And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Luke Chapter 10:35

And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

Luke Chapter 10:36

Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

Luke Chapter 10:37

And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

Luke Chapter 22:36

Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

Romans Chapter 12:19

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 Chapter 13:4

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

1 Timothy Chapter 5:8

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.