Quarrelsome

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife. — read the full passage →

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members?

not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;

An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a contentious and fretful woman.

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.

A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike:

Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

Do all things without murmurings and disputes,

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, — read the full passage →

Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

But if you bite and devour one another, be careful that you don’t consume one another.

Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don’t argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

For it has been reported to me concerning you, my brothers, by those who are from Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you don’t desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots;

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. — read the full passage →

Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth. — 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 →

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

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

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. — read the full passage →

For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions, — read the full passage →

If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and doesn’t consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness, — read the full passage →

Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment. — read the full passage →

A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.

But say the things which fit sound doctrine,

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

Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth.

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching; — read the full passage →

but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety.

who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

Let’s not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another.

So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.

“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. — read the full passage →

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down. — read the full passage →

He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.

Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers; — read the full passage →

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;

not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; — read the full passage →

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

Working together, we entreat also that you not receive the grace of God in vain, — read the full passage →

Now I declare to you, brothers, the Good News which I preached to you, which also you received, in which you also stand, — read the full passage →

Greet one another with a holy kiss. The assemblies of Christ greet you.

I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae,

Soldiers also asked him, saying, “What about us? What must we do?” He said to them, “Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.”

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. — read the full passage →

Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

The heavens, the earth, and all their vast array were finished. — read the full passage →

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.

I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you; — read the full passage →

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

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. — read the full passage →