Topic

Calling Someone A Fool

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Matthew 5:22

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Psalms 14:1

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

Matthew 23:17

Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

Proverbs 12:15

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Matthew 23:19

Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

Proverbs 10:18

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

1 Corinthians 3:18

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Luke 12:20

But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

1 Corinthians 1:25

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

2 Timothy 4:2–4

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. — read the full passage →

Psalms 53:1

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

Matthew 7:26

And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

Proverbs 18:6–7

A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. — read the full passage →

James 3:5–6

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! — read the full passage →

Proverbs 17:28

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

1 Corinthians 6:9–10

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, — read the full passage →

James 3:1

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

John 8:58

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

1 Corinthians 1:27

But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Proverbs 12:16

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

James 1:26

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

1 Corinthians 4:10

We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.

Proverbs 10:23

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Ephesians 6:11

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Proverbs 18:6

A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

Proverbs 12:15–16

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 15:36

Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:

1 Corinthians 3:18–19

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 2:14

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Psalms 2:7

I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

John 5:30

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

James 4:7

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

James 2:20

But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

Acts 20:24

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Ecclesiastes 10:12–14

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. — read the full passage →

Hebrews 1:3

Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

Luke 11:40

Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?

Proverbs 28:26

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

Proverbs 10:14

Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

Isaiah 11:2–5

And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord; — read the full passage →

Proverbs 14:7

Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

2 Samuel 7:12

And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

1 Thessalonians 4:17

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:52

In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

Acts 2:1–47

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

John 13:16

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

Isaiah 55:1

Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

James 5:12

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Matthew 23:17–19

Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? — read the full passage →

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

Titus 3:3

For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

Luke 9:1

Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

Isaiah 43:10

Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

Proverbs 14:3

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Proverbs 11:29

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Proverbs 10:8

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

Psalms 107:17

Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.

Psalms 94:8

Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?

Psalms 92:6

A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.

Psalms 74:18

Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Lord, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.

Exodus 7:1

And the Lord said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.

James 3:5

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

Ephesians 5:18

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Galatians 5:21

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 8:6

But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

John 17:20–22

Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; — read the full passage →

John 6:20

But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

Proverbs 11:12

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Psalms 82:1

God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

Psalms 24:8

Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

Deuteronomy 18:19

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.

Deuteronomy 10:17

For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

Revelation 1:1

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

James 3:9–10

Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 14:33

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

1 Corinthians 1:1–31

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, — read the full passage →

Luke 2:11

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Matthew 5:21

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

Matthew 4:7

Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Nehemiah 4:14

And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.

2 Samuel 7:13–14

He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 6:5

And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

Exodus 3:14

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

Colossians 1:16–17

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: — read the full passage →

Galatians 6:9

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Acts 19:11

And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:

Acts 3:22

For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.

Acts 2:24–36

Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. — read the full passage →

John 20:28

And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

John 18:6

As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.

John 10:34–36

Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? — read the full passage →

John 5:31

If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

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