Tertullian Against Marcion Book II To a people which was very obdurate, and wanting in faith towards God, it might seem tedious, and even incredible, to expect from God that vengeance which was subsequently to be declared by the prophet: "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."[222] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV He who counselled that an injury should be forgotten, was still more likely to counsel the patient endurance of it. But then, when He said, "Vengeance is mine, and I will repay,"[566] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V "Avenge not yourselves; "[692] , "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord."[693] Tertullian Of Patience to me, and I will avenge; "[108] Cyprian Treatise V An Address to Demetrianus Nor let any one think that this occurred by chance, or think that it was fortuitous, since long ago Scripture has laid down, and said. "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."[29] Lactantius Divine Institutes Book VI Moreover, he must also diligently take care, lest by any fault of his he should at any time make an enemy; and if any one should be so shameless as to inflict injury on a good and just man, he must bear it with calmness and moderation, and not take upon himself his revenge, but reserve it for the judgment of God.[134] Gospel of Nicodemus I The Acts of Pilate For God has said by the prophet, Vengeance is mine, and I will repay, saith the Lord.[39] The Second Epistle of Zephyrinus who also has thundered through His servants, saying, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay."[12]