34 Bible Verses about Aggression

in whom also we have been chosen to an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His own will,

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

Blessed are the peacemakers! For they shall be called the sons of God.

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.

He who is slow to wrath is of great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

The judgment of a man puts off his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret yourself to do evil.

He who is soon angry acts foolishly, and a man of wicked plots is hated.

An angry man stirs up fighting, and a furious man abounds in sin.

But now also put off all these things: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, shameful speech out of your mouth.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. For the wrath of man does not work out the righteousness of God.

Be angry, and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down upon your wrath,

Do not be hasty in your spirit to be angry; for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

Be angry, and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down upon your wrath, neither give place to the Devil.

But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be liable to the judgment. And whoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be liable to the sanhedrin; but whoever shall say, Fool! shall be liable to be thrown into the fire of hell.

A wrathful man stirs up fighting, but one slow to anger calms fighting.

For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things; to Him be glory forever! 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 so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

And He said to them, But now, he who has a purse, let him take it, and likewise his wallet. And he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.

Then Jesus said to him, Put up your sword again into its place; for all who take the sword shall perish with a sword.

does not behave indecently, does not seek her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil.

A fool speaks all his mind; but a wise one keeps it in until afterwards.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

And they refused to obey, neither were they mindful of Your wonders which You did among them. But they hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But You are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and did not forsake them.

Sing praises to Jehovah, O you saints of His, and give thanks at the memory of His holiness. For His anger is only a moment; in His favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

Jehovah is gracious and full of pity; slow to anger, and of great mercy.

Make no friendship with an angry man; and you shall not go up with a man of fury, lest you learn his ways and get a snare to your soul.

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and tumult and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.

Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as far as is in you, being in peace with all men. not avenging yourselves, beloved, but giving place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord."read more.
Therefore if your enemy hungers, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Therefore all things, whatever you desire that men should do to you, do even so to them; for this is the Law and the Prophets.

And the soldiers also asked of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said to them, Do not forcibly extort anyone, nor accuse any falsely. And be content with your wages.

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 despitefully use you and persecute you, so that you may become sons of your Father in Heaven. For He makes His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.read more.
For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax-collectors do the same? And if you greet your brothers only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax-collectors do so? Therefore be perfect, even as your Father in Heaven is perfect.