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
But we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not just please ourselves.
2 Corinthians 6:6
by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,
Galatians 6:2
Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Ephesians 4:2
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Quarrel

Matthew 18:15
"If your brother sins, go and show him his fault when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have regained your brother.
1 Corinthians 6:7
The fact that you have lawsuits among yourselves demonstrates that you have already been defeated. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

General references

Matthew 6:14
"For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Ephesians 4:3
making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
1 John 4:11
Dear friends, if God so loved us, then we also ought to love one another.

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