Topic
Calling Someone An Idiot
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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.
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.
Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. — read the full passage →
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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.
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
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: — read the full passage →
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.
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. — read the full passage →
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. — read the full passage →
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. — read the full passage →
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. — read the full passage →
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. — read the full passage →
And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. — read the full passage →
A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
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.
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
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:
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. — read the full passage →
Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. — read the full passage →
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. — read the full passage →
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. — read the full passage →
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
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:
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: — read the full passage →
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →
Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the Lord, the first, and with the last; I am he.
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
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.
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. — read the full passage →
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. — read the full passage →
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. — read the full passage →
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. — read the full passage →
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
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 →
But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
Yet she multiplied her whoredoms, in calling to remembrance the days of her youth, wherein she had played the harlot in the land of Egypt.
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.
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: — read the full passage →
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.
And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.
There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →
Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.
Make thee two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shalt thou make them: that thou mayest use them for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps.
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