12 Bible Verses about Anger And Forgiveness

[Psa. 4:4 says], "Be angry [i.e., at wrongdoing. See Mark 3:5], but do not sin" [i.e., by harboring bitterness or retaliation]. Do not allow the sun to go down while you are still provoked.

So, put away from you all [kinds of] bitterness and anger and wrath and brawling and slander, along with all [kinds of] malice [i.e., bad attitudes],

and be kind and compassionate toward one another, forgiving each other, just as God also forgave you [because of your fellowship] in Christ.

And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin].

In the same way my heavenly Father will also deal with you [i.e., punish you] unless every one of you forgives his brother from the heart."

You people [already] know this [or, "you should know this"], my dearly loved brothers. However, every person should be quick to listen, slow to talk and slow in becoming angry.

And if he sins against you seven times a day and [then] comes to you seven times and says, 'I repent,' you should forgive him."

His master then became furious and turned him over [to the authorities] to be punished until he paid all that he owed.

[stop right there]; leave your gift at the Altar and [immediately] go to that brother and settle the matter first, before returning to offer your gift.

But if you do not forgive the wrongs people have done [to you], neither will your Father forgive the wrongs you have done [to Him].

And the master of that servant felt deep pity [for him], so released him [from custody] and canceled his debt.

But I say to you that every person who is angry toward his brother will be subject to judgment; and whoever calls his brother 'stupid idiot' is subject to [being sentenced by] the [Jewish] Council, and whoever says, 'go to hell' is subject to going to the fire of hell [himself].