Being Angry
8 passages
- Ephesians 4:26–27
26“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, 27and do not give the devil a foothold.
Read it in context - James 1:19–20
19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
Read it in context - Psalm 37:8
Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm.
Read it in context - Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Read it in context - Psalm 145:8
The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.
Read it in context - John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
Read it in context - Ecclesiastes 7:9
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
Read it in context - Proverbs 26:20
Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
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