Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Bible References
General references
Proverbs 17:14
Starting a quarrel is like spilling water so drop the dispute before it escalates.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.
Proverbs 25:8
don't be in a hurry to argue in court. Otherwise, what will you do later on when your neighbor humiliates you?
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist an evildoer. On the contrary, whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
Romans 12:18
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people.
1 Corinthians 6:6
Instead, one brother goes to court against another brother, and before unbelieving judges, at that!
2 Timothy 2:24
A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong,