Arguing
10 passages
- Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Read it in context - 2 Timothy 2:23–24
23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling. 24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
Read it in context - Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Read it in context - Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
Read it in context - Galatians 5:22–23
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Read it in context - Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Read it in context - Titus 3:1–2
1Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, 2to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
Read it in context - Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Read it in context - Proverbs 3:30
Do not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.
Read it in context - Romans 14:1
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
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