Luke 6:27-28 discourages revenge by directly instructing followers to respond to hostility with love, kindness, blessings, and prayer rather than retaliation. The verses state: "But to you who are listening, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." This passage explicitly commands actions that are the opposite of revenge. Instead of seeking to harm or punish those who are hostile, it calls for: • Loving enemies instead of hating them. • Doing good to those who hate you, rather than returning their hatred with harm. • Blessing those who curse you, rather than cursing them back. • Praying for those who mistreat you, rather than seeking retribution. These instructions promote a radical shift from a vengeful mindset to one of active compassion and non-retaliation, thereby breaking the cycle of revenge.