34 Bible Verses about Aggression

in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;

This you know, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing.

He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

This you know, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not accomplish the righteousness of God.

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

But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, 'You good-for-nothing.' shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, 'You fool.' shall be in danger of the fire of hell.

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

For from him and by him and in him are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen.

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the spoken word of God;

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Then he said to them, "But now, whoever has a purse must take it, and likewise a wallet. Whoever has none, must sell his cloak, and buy a sword.

Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

does not behave itself inappropriately, does not seek its own way, is not irritable, does not keep a record of wrongs;

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

and refused to obey, neither were they mindful of your wonders that you did among them, but hardened their neck, and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and did not forsake them.

Sing praise to the LORD, you holy ones of his. Give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

The LORD is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving kindness.

Do not befriend a hot-tempered man, and do not associate with one who harbors anger: lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Do not seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."read more.
Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the Law and the Prophets.

Soldiers also asked him, saying, "What about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages."

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and 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 only greet your brothers, what more do you do than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.