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
The causing water to break forth. is the beginning of strife: cast off contention before being irritated.
Proverbs 18:6
The lips of the foolish one will come into contention, and his mouth will call for blows.
Proverbs 25:8
Thou shalt not go forth hastily to strive, lest what thou shalt do in its latter state in thy neighbor putting thee to shame.
Proverbs 29:22
A man of anger will excite strife, and the possessor of wrath increased transgression.
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you not to resist evil: but whosoever shall smite thee with a rod upon thy right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Romans 12:18
If possible of you, living peaceably with all men.
1 Corinthians 6:6
But brother with brother is judged, and this by the unbelieving.
2 Timothy 2:24
And the servant of the Lord must not contend; but be gentle to all, giving instruction, enduring evil,