'Argument' in the Bible

But they said nothing: because they had had an argument between themselves on the way, about who was the greatest.

And one of the scribes came, and hearing their argument together, and seeing that he had given them a good answer, put the question to him, Which law is the first of all?

And the scribes and Pharisees were having an argument, saying, Who is this, who has no respect for God? who is able to give forgiveness for sins, but God only?

Then an argument started among them about who would be the greatest of them.

Now an argument sprang up among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

And when Peter came to Jerusalem, those who kept the rule of circumcision had an argument with him,

But after Paul and Barnabas had engaged them in serious argument and debate, the church arranged for Paul and Barnabas and some others of them to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem concerning this controversy.

And there was a sharp argument between them, so that they were parted from one another, and Barnabas took Mark with him and went by ship to Cyprus;

for he powerfully and in public overcame the Jews in argument, proving to them from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.

When he said this, an argument began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.

When the argument became so great the commanding officer feared that they would tear Paul to pieces, he ordered the detachment to go down, take him away from them by force, and bring him into the barracks.

And they have not seen me in argument with any man in the Temple, or working up the feelings of the people, in the Synagogues or in the town:

Nor can they present evidence to you to prove what they now bring against me.

But if our unrighteousness highlights God’s righteousness, what are we to say? I use a human argument: Is God unrighteous to inflict wrath?

Is it not clear, my brothers (I am using an argument to those who have knowledge of the law), that the law has power over a man as long as he is living?

This is what I mean: the Law, which came into existence four hundred and thirty years later [after the covenant concerning the coming Messiah], does not and cannot invalidate the covenant previously established by God, so as to abolish the promise.

I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument.

Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.

And without argument, great is the secret of religion: He who was seen in the flesh, who was given God's approval in the spirit, was seen by the angels, of whom the good news was given among the nations, in whom the world had faith, who was taken up in glory.

Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;

For people swear by someone greater than themselves, and an oath given as confirmation puts an end to all argument.

But the wisdom which is from heaven is first holy, then gentle, readily giving way in argument, full of peace and mercy and good works, not doubting, not seeming other than it is.