12 Bible Verses about Anger And Forgiveness

'Be angry, yet do not sin.' Do not let the sun go down upon your anger;

Let all bitterness, passion, anger, brawling, and abusive language be banished from among you, as well as all malice.

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, ready to forgive one another, just as God, in Christ, forgave you.

And give no opportunity to the Devil.

So, also, will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each one of you forgives his Brother from his heart."

Mark this, my dear Brothers--Let every one be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry;

Even if he wrongs you seven times a day, but turns to you every time and says 'I am sorry,' you must forgive him."

Then his master, in anger, handed him over to the jailers, until he should pay the whole of his debt.

Leave your gift there, before the altar, go and be reconciled to your brother, first, then come and present your gift.

But, if you do not forgive others their offences, not even your Father will forgive your offences.

The master was moved with compassion; and he let him go, and forgave him the debt.

I, however, say to you that any one who cherishes anger against his brother shall be liable to answer for it to the Court; and whoever pours contempt upon his brother shall be liable to answer for it to the High Council, while whoever calls down curses upon him shall be liable to answer for it in the fiery Pit.