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 letting out water; therefore leave off fighting, before it breaks out.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips enter into argument, and his mouth calls for strokes.
Proverbs 25:8
Do not go forth quickly to fight, lest you know not what to do in the end of it, when your neighbor has put you to shame.
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up fighting, and a furious man abounds in sin.
Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, Do not resist evil. But whoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as far as is in you, being in peace with all men.
1 Corinthians 6:6
But brother goes to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.
2 Timothy 2:24
But the servant of the Lord must not strive, but to be gentle to all, apt to teach, patient,