59 Bible Verses about Abuse
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Those who use this world should not abuse it, for the fashion of this world is passing away.
Let us therefore go forth to him outside the camp, bearing his reproach.
Now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech out of your mouth.
He considered the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt. He looked intently (respectfully) for the payment of the reward.
The land is full of adulterers! The land mourns because of the curse. The pastures of the wilderness have dried up. Their course also is evil and their might is not right.
I have seen a wicked, violent man spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil.
If a slave owner takes a stick and beats his slave, whether male or female, and the slave dies on the spot, the owner is to be punished.
You suffer, if a man brings you into bondage, if a man devours you, if a man takes advantage of you, if a man exalts himself, if a man strikes you on the face.
We labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake.
For you brothers, were called for freedom; only do not use your freedom for an occasion to the flesh. Serve one another through love!
Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.
A foreign nation will take all the crops that you have worked so hard to grow. You will receive nothing but constant oppression and harsh treatment.
Why have we fasted and you do not see? Why have we humbled ourselves and you do not notice? Behold, on the day of your fast you find desire, and mistreat all your workers.'
I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Correct a scoffer and get dishonor for yourself. Rebuke a wicked man and receive insults.
Do not curse the king, no not even in thought. Do not curse the rich in your bedchamber for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which has wings will tell the matter.
He said to the young man carrying his weapons: Draw your sword and kill me. That way these godless Philistines will not gloat over me and kill me. But the young man was too terrified to do it. So Saul took his own sword and threw himself on it.
Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy to these shepherds. Tell them: 'The Lord Jehovah says: How horrible it will be for the shepherds of Israel who have been taking care of only themselves. Should shepherds take care of the sheep?
Do not pay attention to everything that is said lest you hear your servant curse you.
Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner. Remember that you were foreigners in Egypt.
Throw out the scoffer and contention will go away, yes, strife and reproach will cease.
This is primarily for those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble at glorious ones but speak abusively.
Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads, and saying, ha! You who destroy the temple, and build it in three days,
Here is his concubine and my virgin daughter. I will bring them out now. You can have them. Do whatever you want with them. But do not do such an awful thing to this man!
Be careful that this freedom does not become a stumbling block to those who are weak.
What? Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? That one (Greek: hos he ho which, that one) is in you. You received it from God. You are not your own.
Whoever speaks a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him. But whoever speaks against Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this age, nor in that which is to come.
They were enjoying themselves when suddenly some sexual perverts from the town surrounded the house and pounded on the door. They said to the old man: Bring out the man who came to your house! We want to have sex with him!
Do not plan anything that will hurt your neighbors. They live beside you, trusting you.
He who gets ahead by oppressing the poor and giving to the rich will certainly suffer loss.
He who strikes (beats) his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.
What is my reward then? When I preach the good news, I may offer the good news of Christ without charge. That is way I do not abuse my power in the good news.
Whoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of [sinning against] (falsely representing) the body and blood of the Lord.
They think it strange that you do not run with them in wild and reckless living and they speak evil about you.
When he was reviled (insulted), he did not revile in return. When he suffered he did not threaten, but committed himself to him that judges righteously.
Do not repay evil for evil, or insult for insult. Do just the opposite. For you were called to inherit a blessing.
Be free, and yet do not use your freedom for a covering for evil, but as servants of God.
You were at times publicly insulted and mistreated. Other times you were ready to join those who were being treated in this way.
Day and night they go around on top of the city walls. Trouble and misery are everywhere.
One of the criminals who were hanged complained bitterly to him saying: Are you the Christ? Save yourself and us.
From Thematic Bible
Christian Liberty » False teachers » Abuse
Certain men crept in unnoticed. They were appointed long ago for this condemnation. These ungodly men turned the grace of our God into loose conduct. They deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Longsuffering Of God » The wicked » Abuse
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
But if that evil servant says in his heart, 'My lord delays, so I will beat (mistreat) my fellow servants.' And he eats and drinks with drunkards,
Riches » Denunciations against those who » Abuse
You lived in luxury on the earth, and take your pleasure; you nourished your hearts in a day of slaughter.
Topics on Abuse
Abuse From a Spouse
Colossians 3:19Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6Your servant is in your hands, Abram said. Do with her whatever you think best. Then Sarai mistreated Hagar. So she ran away from her.
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9You masters, do the same things to them. Do not threaten! You know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven. There is no favoritism with him.
Abuse, Of Christian Freedom
Romans 6:12Let no sin rule in your mortal body, that you should obey the lustful desires.
Abuse, Of Spiritual Things
Numbers 20:10Moses and Aaron assembled the congregation in front of the rock and said to them: Listen, you rebels, must we bring water out of this rock for you?
Alcohol Abuse
Proverbs 20:1Wine is a mocker! Strong drink leads to brawls. He who is intoxicated by it is not wise.
Child Abuse
Matthew 18:6He who causes one of my faithful little ones to stumble is in trouble. It would be better for him to end up in the deep sea with a great stone tied to his neck.
Freedom, Abuse Of Christian
Romans 8:1Those who live through (in union with) (because of) Jesus Christ have no condemnation. [They do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.]
Love, Abuse Of
Philippians 2:3-4Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others more important than you.
Mental Abuse
1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour (consume).