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
[Like] the release of water [is] the beginning of strife; before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.
Proverbs 18:6
The lips of a fool will bring strife, and his mouth calls out for a flogging.
Proverbs 25:8
do not hastily bring out to court, for what will you do at its end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
Proverbs 29:22
A man of anger will stir strife, and the owner of anger, much transgression.
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Romans 12:18
If [it is] possible on your [part], be at peace with all people.
1 Corinthians 6:6
But brother goes to court with brother, and this before unbelievers!
2 Timothy 2:24
And the slave of the Lord must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, skillful in teaching, tolerant,