1 Thessalonians 4:11

to study your own quiet, to mind your own affairs, and follow some handicraft trade, as we recommended it to you:

Matthew 5:39-41

but I say unto you, don't return evil for evil; on the contrary, if any one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other likewise.

Acts 6:1-5

At that time, as the number of the disciples was multiplied, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the distribution that was made daily.

Acts 15:2-21

upon which Paul and Barnabas having warmly contested the point with them, it was resolved, that Paul and Barnabas and some others should go to Jerusalem to consult the apostles upon this question.

Romans 12:18

do all you can to live peaceably, if it be possible, with all mankind.

2 Timothy 2:23-24

decline all impertinent barren disputes, since they only serve for contention.

James 3:14-18

but if envy and contention imbitter your minds, don't think your false pretences can stand 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, don't return evil for evil; on the contrary, if any one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other likewise.
Acts 6:1
At that time, as the number of the disciples was multiplied, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the distribution that was made daily.
Acts 15:2
upon which Paul and Barnabas having warmly contested the point with them, it was resolved, that Paul and Barnabas and some others should go to Jerusalem to consult the apostles upon this question.
Romans 12:18
do all you can to live peaceably, if it be possible, with all mankind.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
to study your own quiet, to mind your own affairs, and follow some handicraft trade, as we recommended it to you:
2 Timothy 2:23
decline all impertinent barren disputes, since they only serve for contention.
James 3:14
but if envy and contention imbitter your minds, don't think your false pretences can stand against the truth: