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 beginning of strife is like releasing water: therefore leave off contention, before a quarrel starts.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.
Proverbs 25:8
Go not forth hastily to court, lest you know not what to do in the end, when your neighbor has put you to shame.
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
Matthew 5:39
But I say unto you, That you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men.
1 Corinthians 6:6
But brother goes to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.
2 Timothy 2:24
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,