Arguments can cause division, but the Bible offers wisdom on keeping peace. Today, let’s reflect on verses that teach us how to handle conflict with patience, understanding, and love.
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Bible Verses About Quarreling
Proverbs 15:18 – A person’s temperament impacts conflicts
“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” – Proverbs 15:18
James 1:19-20 – Listening before speaking can resolve disputes
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” – James 1:19-20
Proverbs 17:14 – Preventing a fight can lead to peace
“Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” – Proverbs 17:14
Philippians 2:14 – Doing things without arguing fosters harmony
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing.” – Philippians 2:14
Galatians 5:15 – Strife can destroy community
“If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.” – Galatians 5:15
Proverbs 20:3 – Avoiding foolish disputes displays honor
“It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.” – Proverbs 20:3
Romans 14:19 – Pursuing peace and building others up is vital
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” – Romans 14:19
Colossians 3:13 – Forgiveness is essential in resolving conflict
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13
Proverbs 26:21 – Conflict can arise from agitation
“As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.” – Proverbs 26:21
Matthew 5:9 – Peacemakers are blessed
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9
1 Peter 3:9 – Responding with kindness diffuses quarrels
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9
Proverbs 19:11 – Wisdom in restraint can prevent quarrels
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” – Proverbs 19:11
2 Timothy 2:23-24 – Avoiding foolish quarrels promotes peace
“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone.” – 2 Timothy 2:23-24
Proverbs 29:22 – Anger invites conflict
“An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.” – Proverbs 29:22
Matthew 18:15 – Addressing conflict privately fosters resolution
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.” – Matthew 18:15
Ephesians 4:2-3 – Unity in the Spirit keeps peace
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” – Ephesians 4:2-3
Titus 3:9 – Disputes should be avoided
“But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.” – Titus 3:9
1 Corinthians 1:10 – Unity among believers prevents discord
“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you.” – 1 Corinthians 1:10
Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer softens anger
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
1 Peter 3:11 – Seeking peace is a noble pursuit
“They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.” – 1 Peter 3:11
Romans 12:18 – Living at peace is a personal commitment
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” – Romans 12:18
Proverbs 18:6-7 – Words can escalate disputes
“The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.” – Proverbs 18:6-7
Matthew 7:3 – Focusing on our own faults before others
“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” – Matthew 7:3
Proverbs 15:16 – Peace is better than wealth
“Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.” – Proverbs 15:16
Hebrews 12:14 – Pursuing holiness promotes peace
“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” – Hebrews 12:14
Proverbs 26:4 – Knowing when to reply is wise
“Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.” – Proverbs 26:4
Ephesians 4:31-32 – Kindness fosters healthy relationships
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another.” – Ephesians 4:31-32
Proverbs 30:33 – The process of fighting can be destructive
“For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.” – Proverbs 30:33
1 Corinthians 3:3 – Carnality leads to quarrels
“You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?” – 1 Corinthians 3:3
Jeremiah 29:7 – Seeking the peace of others is a godly pursuit
“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” – Jeremiah 29:7