“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” – Ephesians 4:31
Bible Verses About Being Mean To Others
Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle response can diffuse anger.
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Matthew 7:12 – Treat others with kindness.
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
Colossians 3:12 – Be kind and compassionate.
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12
James 3:9-10 – Guard your speech.
“With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.” – James 3:9-10
Ephesians 4:29 – Speak words that build up.
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” – Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 11:17 – Kindness brings benefit to you.
“A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.” – Proverbs 11:17
Philippians 2:3 – Value others above yourself.
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
Proverbs 12:18 – Words can either heal or hurt.
“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” – Proverbs 12:18
Luke 6:31 – The Golden Rule.
“And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” – Luke 6:31
1 Peter 3:9 – Repay evil with blessing.
“Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless; for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9
Proverbs 16:24 – Use words with care.
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.” – Proverbs 16:24
Romans 12:17-18 – Live in peace with others.
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” – Romans 12:17-18
Matthew 5:44 – Love your enemies.
“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44
Galatians 5:14 – Love your neighbor as yourself.
“For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'” – Galatians 5:14
1 John 4:20 – Love is essential.
“If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.” – 1 John 4:20
Matthew 12:36 – Account for your words.
“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.” – Matthew 12:36
James 1:19 – Be quick to listen, slow to speak.
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” – James 1:19
Proverbs 22:24-25 – Avoid bad company.
“Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.” – Proverbs 22:24-25
Acts 3:19 – Repent and turn to kindness.
“Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.” – Acts 3:19
2 Timothy 2:24 – A servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome.
“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil.” – 2 Timothy 2:24
Hebrews 10:24 – Stir up one another to good works.
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” – Hebrews 10:24
Proverbs 30:33 – Striking fosters anger.
“For pressing milk produces curds, pressing the nose produces blood, and pressing anger produces strife.” – Proverbs 30:33
Luke 18:9-14 – Beware of self-righteousness.
“He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt.” – Luke 18:9
1 Thessalonians 5:15 – Always seek to do good.
“See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Proverbs 25:11 – A fitting word is precious.
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.” – Proverbs 25:11
Matthew 5:22 – Anger is a serious issue.
“But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” – Matthew 5:22
Romans 13:10 – Love fulfills the law.
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.” – Romans 13:10
Micah 6:8 – Act justly, love mercy.
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8
Galatians 5:15 – Don’t bite and devour one another.
“But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.” – Galatians 5:15
Final Thoughts
As we reflect on these verses, it’s clear that kindness is a core value in our relationships. We are reminded to treat others with love and compassion, to watch our words, and to strive for peaceful interactions. It’s easy to fall into the trap of meanness when we are upset or frustrated, but these scriptures inspire us to rise above and show respect for one another.
Choosing kindness can transform our souls and the hearts of those around us. Let’s carry these lessons with us and encourage others to do the same. If you’re looking for more insightful reads on topics like temptation or ways to foster gossip-free relationships, there’s plenty of wisdom waiting for you.
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