Quotes about Violence
When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.
- Matthew 8:28
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subject to violence, and the violent lay claim to it.
- Matthew 11:12
and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
- Matthew 14:10
John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
- Matthew 14:11
But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third.
- Matthew 21:35
The rest seized his servants, mistreated them, and killed them.
- Matthew 22:6
At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
- Matthew 26:51
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
- Matthew 26:52
Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him
- Matthew 26:67
That is why it has been called the Field of Blood to this day.
- Matthew 27:8
Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly.
- Matthew 27:30
So without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison.
- Mark 6:27