Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Anger » Be slow to
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
Anger » What defers anger
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Forgiveness of injuries » A glory to saints
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Prudence » They who have » Suppress angry feelings, &c
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.