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Rage

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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 →

Psalms 37:8

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret, it leads only to evildoing.

Colossians 3:8

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

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 29:11

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

Ephesians 4:31

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

Proverbs 15:18

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

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

Galatians 5:19–21

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

Matthew 5:22

But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.

Ephesians 4:26

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

Ephesians 4:26–27

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

Proverbs 19:11

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

Proverbs 22:24–25

Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger: — read the full passage →

Proverbs 16:32

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 27:4

Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?

Proverbs 14:17

He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

Proverbs 19:19

A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

James 1:20

for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.

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.”

Romans 12:21

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Proverbs 29:22

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

Proverbs 22:24

Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger:

James 1:19

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

Psalms 4:4

Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

Proverbs 30:33

For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood; so the forcing of wrath produces strife.”

Galatians 5:20

idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,

1 Corinthians 13:4–5

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

Proverbs 25:28

Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

Psalms 7:11

God is a righteous judge, yes, a God who has indignation every day.

Psalms 37:8–9

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret, it leads only to evildoing. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Proverbs 12:16

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

Ephesians 4:31–32

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

James 2:14

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him?

James 4:1–2

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 →

Psalms 103:8

Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.

Leviticus 19:17–18

“‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. — read the full passage →

Mark 3:5

When he had looked around at them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their hearts, he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored as healthy as the other.

Jonah 4:4

Yahweh said, “Is it right for you to be angry?”

Titus 1:7

For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

Proverbs 4:23

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

Romans 8:28–29

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

1 John 3:15

Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him.

Ephesians 4:26–31

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

Psalms 78:38

But he, being merciful, forgave iniquity, and didn’t destroy them. Yes, many times he turned his anger away, and didn’t stir up all his wrath.

Proverbs 20:3

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

Ephesians 6:4

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Galatians 5:19–26

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

Matthew 5:21–24

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever shall murder shall be in danger of the judgment.’ — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 2:23–24

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

John 3:16

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.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,

Proverbs 21:19

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

2 Kings 11:9–10

The captains over hundreds did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded; and they took every man his men, those who were to come in on the Sabbath, with those who were to go out on the Sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest. — read the full passage →

Revelation 1:1–20

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 2:8

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

Ephesians 4:29

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

Galatians 5:19–20

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

1 Corinthians 13:5

doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;

Jeremiah 3:12

Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, ‘Return, you backsliding Israel,’ says Yahweh; ‘I will not look in anger on you; for I am merciful,’ says Yahweh. ‘I will not keep anger forever.

Proverbs 28:13

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Proverbs 14:16–17

A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless. — read the full passage →

Psalms 145:8

Yahweh is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving kindness.

Psalms 37:7

Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

Psalms 2:1–12

Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing? — read the full passage →

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Colossians 3:21

Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.

Colossians 3:7–9

You also once walked in those, when you lived in them; — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:6

for which things’ sake the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.

1 Corinthians 6:11

Such were some of you, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God.

John 2:13–16

The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

Mark 7:20–23

He said, “That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:16

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Psalms 76:10

Surely the wrath of man praises you. The survivors of your wrath are restrained.

2 Kings 17:18

Therefore Yahweh was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.

Exodus 20:13

“You shall not murder.

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.

Ephesians 6:12

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Ephesians 4:25–27

Therefore putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:25

Therefore putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another.

Romans 12:19–21

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.” — read the full passage →

Acts 9:1–9

But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:48

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 5:39

But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Matthew 5:23–24

“If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:21–22

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever shall murder shall be in danger of the judgment.’ — read the full passage →

Isaiah 46:10

declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 17:27

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

2 Chronicles 33:6

He also made his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom; and he practiced sorcery, and used enchantments, and practiced sorcery, and dealt with those who had familiar spirits, and with wizards: he worked much evil in the sight of Yahweh, to provoke him to anger.

James 4:7

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Ephesians 4:29–32

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear. — read the full passage →

Luke 20:45–47

In the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples, — read the full passage →

Luke 15:7

I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.

Luke 10:17

The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!”

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