15 Bible Verses about Conflict Resolution
Most Relevant Verses
Now if thy brother sin against thee, go and reprove him between thyself and him alone; if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Now if thy brother sin against thee, go and reprove him between thyself and him alone; if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be confirmed. But if he disregard them, inform the church: and if he disregard the church, let him be to thee as a heathen, or a publican.
Love is long-suffering, is kind; love envieth not; love is no vain boaster, is not inflated [with pride], doth not act unseemly, seeketh not her own advantage, is not passionate, thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth in the truth;read more.
beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
Let no loose discourse proceed out of your mouth, but whatever is good for useful edification, that it may communicate grace to the hearers.
Finally, be all like-minded, sympathizing, loving fraternally, compassionate, friendly hearted, not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, contrariwise, wishing men every blessing; knowing that hereunto ye have been called, that ye should inherit the [divine] benediction. "For he that would love life, and see good days, let him restrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking guile.read more.
Let him depart from every wicked thing, and do good; let him seek peace, and pursue it."
Ye have heard that it was said, "Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth:" but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other. And if a man will prosecute thee, and take thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.read more.
And whosoever shall press thee for one mile, go with him two. Give to him that asketh thee; and from him who wants to borrow of thee, turn not away.
Are ye provoked; and do you not sin? let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Render to no man evil for evil. Be provident of things laudable in the sight of all men. If possible, as far as you can, be at peace with all men. Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me; I will recompence, saith the Lord."read more.
If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother sin against thee, reprove him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Let not each aim at their own particular interests, but every man at those of others.
forbearing one another, and freely forgiving one another, if any man hath a complaint against another: even as Christ hath freely forgiven you, so also do ye.
carefully observing lest any of you fail of attaining the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and by it many be defiled;
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
