Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Bible References

Forbearing

Romans 15:1
Now we who are strong ought to be patient with the weaknesses of those who are not strong and must stop pleasing ourselves.
2 Corinthians 6:6
with purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; with the Holy Spirit, genuine love,
Galatians 6:2
Practice carrying each other's burdens. In this way you will fulfill the law of the Messiah.
Ephesians 4:2
demonstrating all expressions of humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another in love.

Quarrel

Matthew 18:15
"If your brother sins against you, go and confront him while the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won back your brother.
1 Corinthians 6:7
The very fact that you have lawsuits among yourselves is already a defeat for you. Why not rather just accept the wrong? Why not rather be cheated?

General references

Matthew 6:14
Because if you forgive people their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Ephesians 4:3
Do your best to maintain the unity of the Spirit by means of the bond of peace.
1 John 4:11
Dear friends, if this is the way God loved us, we must also love one another.

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