16 Bible Verses about Conflict Resolution
Most Relevant Verses
"If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
"If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that 'every matter may be established by the word of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.
Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous or boastful, it is not arrogant or rude, it does not seek its own, it is not provoked, it keeps no record of wrongs, it does not rejoice in evil, but rejoices with the truth.read more.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger, for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building others up according to the need of the moment, that it may impart grace to those who hear.
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble in spirit. Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead; for to this you were called, that you may inherit a blessing. For, "He who would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.read more.
He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. But if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.read more.
And if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.
Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger,
Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.read more.
No, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Take heed to yourselves; if your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord forgave you, so you also must forgive.
See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness spring up and cause trouble, and by it many become defiled;
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
