Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Bible References
General references
Proverbs 17:14 To start a conflict is to release a flood;
stop the dispute before it breaks out.
stop the dispute before it breaks out.
Proverbs 18:6 A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.
and his mouth provokes a beating.
Proverbs 25:8 Don’t take a matter to court hastily.
Otherwise, what will you do afterward
if your opponent humiliates you?
Otherwise, what will you do afterward
if your opponent
Proverbs 29:22 An angry man stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered man increases rebellion.
and a hot-tempered man
Matthew 5:39 But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Romans 12:18
If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.
1 Corinthians 6:6
Instead, believer goes to court against believer, and that before unbelievers!
2 Timothy 2:24
The Lord’s slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,