34 Bible Verses about Aggression
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in him in whom likewise we have obtained an inheritance, having had the way marked out beforehand according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his own will,
Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.
He that is slow to wrath is of great intelligence, but he that is short of spirit exalts folly.
The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.
He Cease from anger and forsake wrath: let not thy wrath in any wise cause you to become evil.
He that is soon angry shall deal foolishly, and the man of wicked devices shall be hated.
But now put ye also off all these things: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not work 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 whosoever is angry with his brother out of control shall be in danger of the judgment, and whosoever shall insult his brother shall be in danger of the council, but whosoever shall say, Thou art impious, shall be in danger of hell.
For of him and by him and in him are all things. To him be the glory for the ages. Amen.
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil.
Then he said unto them, But now, he that has a purse, let him take it and likewise his provision bag; and he that has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.
Then Jesus said unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place, for all those that take the sword shall perish by the sword.
The fool gives full rein to his spirit, but the wise man in the end will bring it into rest.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
and refused to hear; neither did they remember thy wonders that thou hadst done among them, but hardened their necks and in their rebellion thought to appoint a leader to return to their bondage; but thou art a God of pardons, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great mercy, for thou didst not leave them.
Let his merciful ones sing unto the LORD, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. For his anger endures but a moment; in his will is life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Do not meddle with an angry man, and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways and get a snare to thy soul.
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamour and evil speaking be taken away from you, with all malice, and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another even as God has forgiven you in Christ.
Not repaying anyone evil for evil; procuring that which is good not only in the sight of God, but even in the sight of all men. If it can be done, as much as is possible on your part, live in peace with all men. Not defending yourselves, dearly beloved; but rather give place unto the wrath of God, for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.read more.
Therefore, if thine enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink; for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Therefore, all things whatsoever ye desire that men should do unto you, so also shall ye do unto them, for this is the law and the prophets.
And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Oppress no one, neither accuse anyone falsely; and be content with your wages.
Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those that curse you, do good to those that hate you, and pray for those who speak evil about you, and persecute you; that ye may be sons of your Father who is in the heavens, for he makes his sun to rise on the evil and on the good and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.read more.
For if ye love those who love you, what reward shall ye have? Do not even the publicans the same? And if ye embrace your brethren only, what do ye more than others? Do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father who is in the heavens is perfect.
