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 evil man; but whosoever smites you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Acts 6:1
Now in these days, when the disciples were being multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ministration.
Acts 15:2
And, when Paul and Barnabas had no little dissension and discussion with them, they arranged that Paul and Barnabas and some others of them should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders, concerning this question.
Romans 12:18
if it be possible, so far as it depends on you, being at peace with all men;
1 Thessalonians 4:11
and to make it your aim to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we charged you;
2 Timothy 2:23
But the foolish and ignorant questionings reject, knowing that they beget strifes;
James 3:14
But, if ye have bitter jealousy and contention in your heart, do not boast and lie against the truth.