Topic

Holding A Grudge

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Matthew 6:14–15

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Leviticus 19:18

“‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.

Luke 17:3–4

Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. — read the full passage →

Mark 11:25

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.

James 1:19–20

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:12–14

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

James 4:11–12

Don’t speak against one another, brothers. He who speaks against a brother and judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:26

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,

Ephesians 4:31

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

John 13:34–35

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. — read the full passage →

Matthew 18:21–22

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 →

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Ephesians 4:31–32

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →

Romans 12:17–21

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

Luke 6:31

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

James 2:12–13

So speak, and so do, as men who are to be judged by a law of freedom. — read the full passage →

James 1:1–27

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings. — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:13

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.

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Romans 12:19

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.”

James 1:26

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

Proverbs 24:29

Don’t say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.”

Exodus 20:16

“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

Galatians 6:7–8

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. — read the full passage →

Romans 15:1–2

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. — read the full passage →

Matthew 18:10

See that you don’t despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 7:12

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Matthew 7:1–5

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. — read the full passage →

James 2:8

However, if you fulfill the royal law, according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well.

Colossians 3:8

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

Galatians 6:1–3

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 →

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,

Romans 14:1

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.

Romans 13:11–14

Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed. — read the full passage →

Romans 5:10

For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we will be saved by his life.

Luke 7:47–8:39

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:43–48

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ — read the full passage →

Proverbs 20:22

Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

2 Thessalonians 1:1–12

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ: — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:5–10

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:5

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

Colossians 3:1

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

Ephesians 4:26–27

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:1–32

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:1–25

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Romans 12:2

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.

Romans 12:1–13:14

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Romans 2:1–4

Therefore you are without excuse, O man, whoever you are who judge. For in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself. For you who judge practice the same things. — read the full passage →

Acts 20:35

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

John 4:19–21

The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. — read the full passage →

Matthew 22:34–40

But the Pharisees, when they heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, gathered themselves together. — read the full passage →

Matthew 20:25–28

But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

Matthew 18:21–35

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 →

Matthew 15:18–19

But the things which proceed out of the mouth come out of the heart, and they defile the man. — read the full passage →

Matthew 9:10–13

As he sat in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples. — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:12

Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.

Matthew 5:5–9

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 25:21–22

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink: — read the full passage →

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who doesn’t love his brother remains in death.

1 John 2:1–29

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 →

1 Peter 4:8

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

James 1:22

But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.

Colossians 3:14

Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

Philippians 4:8–9

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. — read the full passage →

Philippians 2:2–8

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:19–21

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:16–26

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh. — read the full passage →

Romans 14:10–12

But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. — read the full passage →

Romans 2:21–24

You therefore who teach another, don’t you teach yourself? You who preach that a man shouldn’t steal, do you steal? — read the full passage →

Romans 1:1–32

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God, — read the full passage →

John 8:1–8

but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. — read the full passage →

John 7:17

If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself.

John 5:39

“You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.

John 3:1–36

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. — read the full passage →

John 2:9–11

When the ruler of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and didn’t know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the ruler of the feast called the bridegroom, — read the full passage →

John 1:8

He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.

John 1:5–7

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it. — read the full passage →

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

Luke 18:9–14

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Exodus 20:1–17

God spoke all these words, saying, — read the full passage →

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

Hebrews 13:15–16

Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name. — read the full passage →

Hebrews 13:1–3

Let brotherly love continue. — read the full passage →

Colossians 1:1–29

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Philippians 3:18–19

For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, as the enemies of the cross of Christ, — read the full passage →

Philippians 3:1

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe.

Ephesians 5:1–7

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

Acts 14:11–15

When the multitude saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the language of Lycaonia, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” — read the full passage →

Acts 14:1

In Iconium, they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed.

John 15:12

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

John 13:34

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.

John 2:3–6

When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” — read the full passage →

Luke 21:1–4

He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

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