20 Bible Verses about Aggression

Most Relevant Verses

James 1:19-20

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Ephesians 4:26-27

"Be angry, and sin not;" let not the sun go down upon your wrath; and do not give place to the Devil.

Luke 22:36

But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a bag; and he that hath not, let him sell his garment, and buy a sword.

Matthew 26:52

Then Jesus saith to him, Put back thy sword into its place; for all they that take the sword will perish by the sword.

1 Corinthians 13:5

doth not behave herself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, maketh no account of an injury,

Ephesians 4:31-32

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evilspeaking, be put away from you, with all malice; and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

Romans 12:17-21

Render to no one evil for evil; have regard to what is honorable in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as far as dependeth on you, be at peace with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather make room for wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."read more.
Therefore, "if thy enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink. For in so doing thou wilt heap coals of fire on his head." Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Luke 3:14

And soldiers also asked him, saying, And what must we do? And he said to them, Do violence to no one, accuse no one falsely, and be content with your wages.

Matthew 5:43-48

Ye have heard that it was said, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy." But I say to you, Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you; that ye may become sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.read more.
For if ye love those who love you, what reward have ye? Do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye that excelleth? Do not even the heathen the same? Be ye therefore perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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