34 Bible Verses about Aggression

We have also received an inheritance in Him, predestined according to the purpose of the One who works out everything in agreement with the decision of His will,

My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

The peacemakers are blessed,
for they will be called sons of God.

Patience is better than power,
and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.

A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

A person’s insight gives him patience,
and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Refrain from anger and give up your rage;
do not be agitated—it can only bring harm.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.

An angry man stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered man increases rebellion.

But now you must also put away all the following: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.

My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.

Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger,

Don’t let your spirit rush to be angry,
for anger abides in the heart of fools.

Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, and don’t give the Devil an opportunity.

But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Fool!’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But whoever says, ‘You moron!’ will be subject to hellfire.

A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict,
but a man slow to anger calms strife.

For from Him and through Him
and to Him are all things.
To Him be the glory forever. Amen.

Take the helmet of salvation,
and the sword of the Spirit,
which is God’s word.

Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil.

Then He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money-bag should take it, and also a traveling bag. And whoever doesn’t have a sword should sell his robe and buy one.

Then Jesus told him, “Put your sword back in its place because all who take up a sword will perish by a sword.

does not act improperly,
is not selfish, is not provoked,
and does not keep a record of wrongs.

A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man holds it in check.

I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.

They refused to listen
and did not remember Your wonders
You performed among them.
They became stiff-necked and appointed a leader
to return to their slavery in Egypt.
But You are a forgiving God,
gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in faithful love,
and You did not abandon them.

Sing to Yahweh, you His faithful ones,
and praise His holy name.
For His anger lasts only a moment,
but His favor, a lifetime.
Weeping may spend the night,
but there is joy in the morning.

The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and great in faithful love.

Don’t make friends with an angry man,
and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered man,
or you will learn his ways
and entangle yourself in a snare.

All bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander must be removed from you, along with all malice. And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone. Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for His wrath. For it is written: Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay, says the Lord. read more.
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If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head. Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them—this is the Law and the Prophets.

Some soldiers also questioned him: “What should we do?”

He said to them, “Don’t take money from anyone by force or false accusation; be satisfied with your wages.”

“You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. For He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. read more.
For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing out of the ordinary? Don’t even the Gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.