37 Bible Verses about Anger
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[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. And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin].
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. For the anger of people does not produce what God considers to be right.
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.
But now you also should stop practicing them: anger, wrath, malice, slander, filthy language from your mouth.
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].
"You have heard what was said to the people in time's past [Exodus 20:13], 'You must not murder,' and whoever does will be subject to judgment. 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].
Now those things done by the sinful, physical nature [of a person] are evident; they are these: sexual immorality, moral impurity, indecent conduct, idol worship, occultic practices, hatefulness, dissension, jealousy, angry outbursts, factious spirits, divisiveness, party spirits,
Do not take revenge on someone who has wronged you, but leave it up to God's wrath [to take care of it], for it is written [Deut. 22:35], "The Lord says, I will pay people back [for doing wrong] because taking revenge belongs to me."
Now the Jewish Passover Festival was soon [to be held], so Jesus went up to Jerusalem [to attend it]. There in the Temple [area] He found people selling oxen, sheep and pigeons. [i.e., for use as sacrifices]. Also cashiers were sitting there. [Note: These people exchanged foreign coins so visitors to Jerusalem could make purchases and pay taxes]. Then Jesus made a whip out of strands of rope and drove all of the sheep and oxen out of the Temple [area], dumped out the cashiers' money and overturned their tables.read more.
He said to those who were selling the pigeons, "Take these things out of here, and quit making my Father's house [i.e., the Temple] a merchandise mart." Then Jesus' disciples remembered that it was written [Psa. 69:9], "Enthusiasm for Your [i.e., God's] house [i.e., the Temple] will consume me." So, the Jews asked Him, "What [miraculous] sign will you show us, since you are doing these things [i.e., disrupting their merchandising activities]?"
And when He had looked around at them with righteous indignation, being grieved over their stubbornness, He said to the man, "Reach out your hand." And when he reached it out, his hand was restored [to normal use].
Do not allow unwholesome [Note: The Greek word for "unwholesome" is "rotten, diseased"] language to come from your mouth, but only what is helpful for building up those who need it, so that you can impart favor [i.e., benefit] to those who listen [to you].
Then Jesus entered the Temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold things there. He upset the tables of the cashiers [i.e., those who exchanged foreign coins] and the benches of those who sold pigeons [for sacrifices].
And you fathers [Note: This word probably includes both parents], do not stir up your children to become angry, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
From Thematic Bible
Anger » The anger of the lord
Anger » Be slow to
As God's manager [of the church], an overseer must be free from just blame, not a drunkard, not a fighter [and] not in love with money.
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.
Anger » A characteristic of fools
Anger » Not being angry
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.
[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.
Anger » Justifiable, exemplified
Anger » Connected with » Strife and contention
Anger » The lord being slow to anger
Anger » Forbidden
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].
Do not take revenge on someone who has wronged you, but leave it up to God's wrath [to take care of it], for it is written [Deut. 22:35], "The Lord says, I will pay people back [for doing wrong] because taking revenge belongs to me."
Anger » Grievous words stir up
Anger » Brings its own punishment
Anger » Meekness pacifies
Anger » Children should not be provoked to
And you fathers [Note: This word probably includes both parents], do not stir up your children to become angry, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
You fathers [Note: By implication, this would include both parents] should not stir up your children [i.e., irritate or exasperate them], so that they do not become discouraged.
Anger » Connected with » Cruelty
Anger » Those that are slow to anger
Anger » Angry people
Anger » Avoid those given to
Anger » Should not betray us into sin
[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.
Anger » Instances of » Jonathan, on account of saul's persecution of david
Anger » Instances of » Moses, toward pharaoh
Anger » Sinful, exemplified
But the head priest and the Jewish sect of the Sadducees became very jealous,
Now when the Council members heard these things they were enraged and ground their teeth at him.
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Uzziah
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Asa
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » moses
Anger » Where anger rests
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Simeon and levi
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » saul
Anger » Connected with » Clamor and evil-speaking
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],
Anger » Connected with » Malice and blasphemy
But now you also should stop practicing them: anger, wrath, malice, slander, filthy language from your mouth.
Anger » Connected with » Pride
Anger » What pacifies anger
Anger » Angry countenances
Anger » What defers anger
Anger » A work of the flesh
idol worship, occultic practices, hatefulness, dissension, jealousy, angry outbursts, factious spirits, divisiveness, party spirits,
Anger » Justifiable, exemplified » jacob
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » balaam
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Esau
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Cain
Anger » Instances of » Jonah, because the gourd withered
Anger » What stirs up anger
Anger » What anger is
Anger » May be averted by wisdom
Anger » In prayer be free from
Therefore, I want the men to pray in every place [i.e., in all worship assemblies. See verses 1-2], lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative. [Note: This passage stresses both the physical and spiritual aspects of prayer].
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Naaman
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Herod
When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the astrologer/sages, he was furious and sent out [his soldiers] to kill all the baby boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity. This was done to those from two years old and under, basing [their decision] on the exact time determined from the astrologer/sages.
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Ahab
Anger » Instances of » Ahasuerus, toward vashti, for refusing to amuse his advisorss
Anger » Instances of » Saul, toward jonathan, on account of his sympathy with david
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
Anger » Instances of » Balaam, toward his ass
Anger » Instances of » Balak, toward balaam
Anger » Instances of » Pharaoh » Toward moses
Anger » Who God is angry with
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Haman
Anger » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar, on account of the insubordination of the three hebrews, who refused to worship his idol
Anger » Instances of » Jews, against stephen
Now when the Council members heard these things they were enraged and ground their teeth at him. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw God's splendor and Jesus standing at His right side. He said, "Look, I see heaven opened up and the Son of man standing at the right side of God." read more.
But they shouted loudly and refused to listen, and then all of them rushed at him. They threw him out of the city and stoned him [to death]. Those who witnessed [the incident] placed their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Jonah
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Jews
Then everyone in the synagogue became extremely angry when they heard these things.
Anger » Instances of » Simeon and levi, on account of the humbling of their sister, dinah
Anger » Instances of » Uzziah toward azariah, the priest, because of his reproof of
Anger » Instances of » Asa, because the prophet rebuked him
Anger » Justifiable, exemplified » Our lord
And when He had looked around at them with righteous indignation, being grieved over their stubbornness, He said to the man, "Reach out your hand." And when he reached it out, his hand was restored [to normal use].
Anger » Instances of » Naaman, because elisha directed him to wash in the jordan
Anger » Instances of » Elihu, because job had beaten his friends in argument
Anger » Instances of » Ahab, because naboth would not sell his vineyard
Anger » Instances of » Of cain slaying abel
Anger » Instances of » Moab
Anger » Instances of » Herod, toward the wise men who deceived him
When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the astrologer/sages, he was furious and sent out [his soldiers] to kill all the baby boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity. This was done to those from two years old and under, basing [their decision] on the exact time determined from the astrologer/sages.
Anger » Instances of » The people of nazareth, toward jesus
Then everyone in the synagogue became extremely angry when they heard these things.
Anger » Instances of » Paul, toward ananias
Then Paul said to the head priest, "God will hit you, you white-washed wall [i.e., you hypocrite]. Are you sitting in judgment over me according to the law of Moses and [yet] do you order me to be hit contrary to that law?"
Anger » Instances of » Ephraimites, toward gideon, for not soliciting their help against the midianites
Anger » Instances of » Haman, because mordecai did not salute him
Days » A time of judgment called a day of » Anger
Israel » Anger » God's
Strife » Causes of » Anger
Topics on Anger
Anger And Forgiveness
Ephesians 4:26[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.
Anger In Christian Living
Ephesians 4:26[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.
Anger Management
Ephesians 4:26-27[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.
Anger Of God, Consequences
Matthew 21:12-13Then Jesus entered the Temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold things there. He upset the tables of the cashiers [i.e., those who exchanged foreign coins] and the benches of those who sold pigeons [for sacrifices].
Anger Of God, Saved From
Romans 5:9Since we are now made right with God by the blood of Christ [i.e., by His dying on the cross], how much more certain it is that we will be saved from God's wrath [in the future] by Him!
Anger Of Jesus
Mark 3:1-6And Jesus entered the synagogue again and there He met a man with a deformed hand.
Anger Of Man, Cause
Luke 15:25-28Now the father's older son was [out] in the field. And when he came in and got close to the house he heard music and dancing.
Anger Of Man, Righteous
Mark 3:5And when He had looked around at them with righteous indignation, being grieved over their stubbornness, He said to the man, "Reach out your hand." And when he reached it out, his hand was restored [to normal use].
Anger Of Man, Unrighteous
Luke 4:28Then everyone in the synagogue became extremely angry when they heard these things.
Anger Subsiding
Ephesians 4:26[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.
Anger, Human
Luke 15:28But the older son got angry and refused to go into [the house]. So, his father came out and pleaded with him [i.e., to come in and join the celebration].
Anger, Justified Examples
Mark 3:5And when He had looked around at them with righteous indignation, being grieved over their stubbornness, He said to the man, "Reach out your hand." And when he reached it out, his hand was restored [to normal use].
Anger, Sinful Examples
Luke 4:28Then everyone in the synagogue became extremely angry when they heard these things.
Being Slow To Anger
James 1:19You 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.
Controlling Anger
Ephesians 4:26[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.
God Has Anger
Romans 3:5Now if our wrongdoing serves to emphasize more clearly that God does what is right, what should we say about that? Is God being unjust for sending [His] wrath [on the world]? (I am raising a human objection).
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