34 Bible Verses about Aggression
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We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. He who is short tempered exalts foolishness.
The discretion of a man defers anger. It is his glory to overlook a transgression.
Let go of anger, and leave rage behind. Do not be agitated with anger and jealousy. It only leads to evil.
He who is quick-tempered deals foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech out of your mouth.
You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. The anger of man does not promote the righteousness of God.
Be angry and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down upon your anger (rage).
Do not be quick in your spirit (mind) (figurative heart) to be angry. Anger rests in the bosom of fools.
Be angry and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down upon your anger (rage). Do not give the devil an opportunity.
Now I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother [without cause] shall be guilty before the court. Whoever speaks to his brother with words of contempt shall receive condemnation before the Sanhedrin [Supreme Court]. Curse your brother and you will be guilty enough to be destroyed by fire, with the burning trash, at the Valley of Hinnom, outside of Jerusalem (Greek: Gehenna).
For from him, and through him, and to him are all things: Glory to him forever! Amen.
Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Put on the full armor (every implement) of God, that you may be able to stand against the cunning (inventive) (clever) methods of the devil.
Now he said: Take your purse and wallet. If you do not have a sword sell your cloak and buy one.
Jesus told him: Put your sword in its place. Those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
Love does not act indecently. It is not selfish. It is not provoked and does not take into account a wrong suffered.
They would not obey you and gave no thought to the wonders you did among them. They became stubborn and turning away from you. They appointed a leader over themselves to take them back to their prison in Egypt. However, you are a God of forgiveness, full of grace and pity, slow to wrath and great in mercy, and you did not give them up.
Sing praise to Jehovah, you his godly ones, and give thanks to his holy name. For His anger is only for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime! Weeping may last for the night but a shout of joy comes in the morning.
Jehovah is gracious and merciful; Slow to anger and great in loving-kindness.
Do not befriend an angry man. Do not associate with a man who throws fits. If you do you will learn his ways and you will become trapped.
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and screaming, and abusive speech, be put away (removed) (expiated) from you, along with all malice. You should be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also forgave you through (by means of) Christ.
Return evil for evil to no man. Provide honest things in the sight of all men. When it is possible, be peaceable with all men. Dearly beloved, do not avenge yourselves, instead leave room for divine punishment, for it is written: Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 32:35)read more.
Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head. Do not be evil, but overcome evil with good.
Do for others the same as you would have them to do for you. That is the meaning of the Law and the Prophets.
Soldiers also asked him: What must we do? And he said: Do not take money from any one by force. Never falsely accuse any one wrongfully and be content with your wages.
You have heard it said, 'You should love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' (Leviticus 19:18) I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! You will then act as true children of your Father in heaven. He gives sunlight to both evil and good people. He sends rain for the just and the unjust.read more.
What good is there, when you love only those who love you? Even [corrupt] tax collectors do that! When you are kind only to your friends [and brothers] what makes you different from anyone else? Even people of the nations do that. Be perfect (mature), even as your Father in heaven is perfect (mature). (Leviticus 19:2)
