Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Bible References
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Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, Resist not the injurious. But whoever will smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Acts 6:1
In those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Acts 15:2
Therefore, after Paul and Barnabas had no little dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others from among them, should go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question.
Romans 12:18
If possible, as far as may be in your power, be at peace with all men.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
and that you earnestly endeavor to live quietly, and that you attend to your own business, and work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
2 Timothy 2:23
But avoid foolish and unprofitable questions, because you know that they produce contentions:
James 3:14
But if you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.