1 Thessalonians 4:11

and that you aspire to be quiet, and to prosecute your own employments, and work with your hands, as we proclaimed unto you;

Matthew 5:39-41

But I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smites thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also:

Acts 6:1-5

And during those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, that their widows were being neglected in the daily ministration.

Acts 15:2-21

And there being no small contention and disputation to Paul and Barnabas against them, they delegated Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of them, to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem concerning this question.

Romans 12:18

If possible, so far as it is within your power, living in peace with all men;

2 Timothy 2:23-24

But reject foolish and undisciplinary questions, knowing that they gender strife.

James 3:14-18

But if you have bitter envy and strife in your heart, do not boast, and lie against the truth.

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Summary

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

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Matthew 5:39
But I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smites thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also:
Acts 6:1
And during those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, that their widows were being neglected in the daily ministration.
Acts 15:2
And there being no small contention and disputation to Paul and Barnabas against them, they delegated Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of them, to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem concerning this question.
Romans 12:18
If possible, so far as it is within your power, living in peace with all men;
1 Thessalonians 4:11
and that you aspire to be quiet, and to prosecute your own employments, and work with your hands, as we proclaimed unto you;
2 Timothy 2:23
But reject foolish and undisciplinary questions, knowing that they gender strife.
James 3:14
But if you have bitter envy and strife in your heart, do not boast, and lie against the truth.