Calling Someone An Idiot

but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God: — read the full passage →

He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

Ye have heard that it was said to 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 do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:

Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,

There is that speaketh rashly 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; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Speak not one against another, brethren. He that speaketh against a brother, or judgeth his brother, speaketh against the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judgest 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 anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

But the things which proceed out of the mouth come forth out of the heart; and they defile the man.

But vain man is void of understanding, Yea, man is born as 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 babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice:

And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,

And 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 evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness. — read the full passage →

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

And 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 always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God:

A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight. — read the full passage →

A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they 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 only that his heart may reveal itself.

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

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

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

For length of days, and years of life, And peace, will they add to thee. — read the full passage →

Speak not one against another, brethren. He that speaketh against a brother, or judgeth his brother, speaketh against the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judgest the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. — read the full passage →

If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee,

For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?

Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the 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 stripes. — read the full passage →

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

Ye blind: for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art with him in the way; lest haply the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as also ye were called in one hope of your calling;

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the 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 clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice: — read the full passage →

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I, Jehovah, 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 honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

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.

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But 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, and pray for them that persecute you;

but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God;

but I say unto you, that every one that 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, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, 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 uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. — read the full passage →

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool. — read the full passage →

having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Let each man abide in that calling wherein he was called.

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

But take ye heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in synagogues shall ye be beaten; and before governors and kings shall ye stand for my sake, for a testimony unto them.

Yet she multiplied her whoredoms, remembering 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 him to show unto his servants, even the 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, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:

as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose children ye now are, if ye do well, and are not put in fear by any terror.

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, evenJesus;

To which end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfil every desire of goodness and every work of faith, with power;

For behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

For the gifts and the calling of God are not repented of.

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.

And they stoned Stephen, calling upon the Lord, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

They are like unto children that sit in the marketplace, and call one to another; who say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not weep.

And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to the Lord, saying, Art thou he that cometh, 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.

And there come his mother and his brethren; and, standing without, they sent unto him, calling him.

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country; yea, I have spoken, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed, I will also do it.

Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; new moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies,—I cannot away with iniquity and the solemn meeting.

Make thee two trumpets of silver; of beaten work shalt thou make them: and thou shalt use them for the calling of the congregation, and for the journeying of the camps.