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Anger And Forgiveness
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“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, — read the full passage →
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; — read the full passage →
And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret, it leads only to evildoing.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
“If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother.
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.
Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.
Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?” — read the full passage →
bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.
that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit; — read the full passage →
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted. — read the full passage →
But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.
Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →
Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. — read the full passage →
“Don’t think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn’t come to destroy, but to fulfill. — read the full passage →
Such were some of you, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God.
For this reason, God gave them up to vile passions. For their women changed the natural function into that which is against nature. — read the full passage →
knowing this, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be in bondage to sin.
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — read the full passage →
As time passed, Cain brought an offering to Yahweh from the fruit of the ground. — read the full passage →
For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, — read the full passage →
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Don’t judge, and you won’t be judged. Don’t condemn, and you won’t be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free.
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. — read the full passage →
But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.
but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.
God is a righteous judge, yes, a God who has indignation every day.
The two angels came to Sodom at evening. Lot sat in the gate of Sodom. Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them. He bowed himself with his face to the earth, — read the full passage →
Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
Therefore God also gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves, — read the full passage →
Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. — read the full passage →
“If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, — read the full passage →
But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.
Therefore Yahweh was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it;
in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins;
who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love; — read the full passage →
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
When he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit! — read the full passage →
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ — read the full passage →
But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna. — read the full passage →
He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.
Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, — read the full passage →
But if any has caused sorrow, he has caused sorrow, not to me, but in part (that I not press too heavily) to you all. — read the full passage →
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
but whoever may blaspheme against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation.”
This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →
For we know him who said, “Vengeance belongs to me,” says the Lord, “I will repay.” Again, “The Lord will judge his people.”
Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were through the law, worked in our members to bring out fruit to death.
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever shall murder shall be in danger of the judgment.’ — read the full passage →
“Come now, and let us reason together,” says Yahweh: “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
I will tell of the decree. Yahweh said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father.
not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
According to the law, nearly everything is cleansed with blood, and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission.
for which things’ sake the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.
Now I also forgive whomever you forgive anything. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ, — read the full passage →
“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, — read the full passage →
When he had looked around at them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their hearts, he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored as healthy as the other.
Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.
“‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
Don’t quench the Spirit. — read the full passage →
Rejoice always. — read the full passage →
Let’s not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another.
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse. — read the full passage →
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
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