Violence begets violence
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Violence begets violence
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The phrase "violence begets violence" means that violent behaviour promotes other violent behaviour, in return. The phrase has been used since the early 19th century. Violence begets violence is a concept described in the Gospel of Matthew, verse 26:52. The passage depicts a disciple drawing a sword to defend against the arrest of Jesus but being told to sheath his weapon:
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Phrase about violence
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_begets_violence
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2024-02-18T22:10:15Z
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