34 Bible Verses about Aggression
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in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;
Ye know this , my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: Fret not thyself, it tendeth only to evil-doing.
He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:
Ye know this , my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil.
but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.
A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
For of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
And he said unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet; and he that hath none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.
Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil;
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
and refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them, but hardened their neck, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, and forsookest them not.
Sing praise unto Jehovah, O ye saints of his, And give thanks to his holy memorial name . For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy cometh in the morning.
Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn this ways, And get a snare to thy soul.
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice: and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.
Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men. Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God : for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.read more.
But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.
And soldiers also asked him, saying, And we, what must we do? And he said unto them, Extort from no man by violence, neither accuse any one wrongfully; and be content with your wages.
Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.read more.
For if ye love them that love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same? Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
