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 unto you, Set not yourselves against him that injures you, but if any one smite thee on thy right cheek, rather turn to him the other also:
Acts 6:1
Now in those days, as the number of disciples increased, there rose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
Acts 15:2
A dissension therefore arising, and Paul and Barnabas having no small dispute with them, it was resolved that Paul and Barnabas, and some others, should go up to the apostles and elders at Jerusalem about this question.
Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as ye can, live peaceably with all men.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
and endeavour to be quiet, and mind your own affairs, and work with your own hands,
2 Timothy 2:23
but foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels; for the servant of the Lord ought not to wrangle,
James 3:14
but if ye have bitter envy and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth;