20 Bible Verses about Aggression
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in him in whom we have obtained our portion, having been predestinated according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
So, then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
But now do you also put away all these anger, wrath, malice, reviling, obscene language from your mouth.
So, then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. For the wrath of man produces not the righteousness of God.
Be angry, and yet do not sin: let not the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.
But I say to you, Whoever is angry with his brother without a cause, shall be liable to the sentence of the judges. And whoever shall say to his brother, Worthless fellow, shall be liable to the sentence of the Sanhedrin. But who ever shall say, Impious wretch, shall be in danger of hell-fire.
For from him, and by him, and for him, are all things. To him be glory through the ages! Amen.
and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil:
Then he said to them: But now, he that has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a bag; and he that has no sword, let him sell his mantle and buy one.
Then Jesus said to him: Put back your sword into its place; for all that take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
does nothing unbecoming, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil,
Let all bitterness and anger and wrath and clamor and impious speaking be put away from you, with all malice: and be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.
repay to no one evil for evil; practice that which is honorable in the sight of all men. If possible, as far as may be in your power, be at peace with all men. Beloved, avenge not yourselves, but give place to the wrath of God; for it is written: Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.read more.
If, therefore, your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by doing this, you will heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome by evil; but overcome evil with good.
All things, therefore, whatever you would that men should do to you, even so do you to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
And soldiers also asked him, saying: And what shall we do? And he said to them: Take nothing from any one by extortion, nor by false accusation, and be content with your pay.
You have heard that it was said: You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you: that you may be the sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he makes his sun to rise upon the evil and the good, and causes it to rain on the just and on the unjust.read more.
For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the publicans the same? And if you salute your brethren only, in what do you excel? Do not even the publicans so? Be you therefore perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
