He is 'seeking revenge for' his father's murder. [=he wants to harm the person who killed his father]
He swore to 'take (his) revenge on' his enemies. [=to harm his enemies]
The bombing was 'in revenge for' the assassination of their leader.
(..) Did you guys see that? I was all like... Do you actually believe this is the warrior destined to defeat me? I do not. I know he is. Oh, look at him. A lifetime to plot his revenge - and he comes to me on his knees. - What? A lifetime? I did not have a lifetime. We only heard about Master Rhino (..)2011 Kung Fu Panda 2