Topic

Speaking Ill Of Others

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James 4:11–12

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 →

James 1:26

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

Titus 3:1–15

Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work, — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:29

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.

Ephesians 4:31

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

Colossians 3:8

but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:

Luke 6:37

And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: and condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: release, and ye shall be released:

Romans 12:19

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Proverbs 11:12

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

Proverbs 17:9

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

1 Peter 2:1–25

Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, — read the full passage →

Ecclesiastes 7:21–22

Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee; — read the full passage →

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

Titus 3:2

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

Matthew 5:22

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.

1 John 2:1–29

My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 6:10

nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Romans 15:5

Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus:

Proverbs 11:9

With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

1 Peter 2:1

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

Ephesians 2:8

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

1 Peter 3:16

having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

Jude 1:22

And on some have mercy, who are in doubt;

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Psalms 50:19–21

Thou givest thy mouth to evil, And thy tongue frameth deceit. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 6:16–19

There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him: — read the full passage →

Romans 5:8

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Jude 1:23

and some save, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

James 4:11

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.

Ephesians 4:32

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

1 Peter 2:12

having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Proverbs 13:3

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

1 Timothy 2:1–15

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

James 1:19

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

1 Peter 2:23

who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

Galatians 6:2

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Matthew 18:15

And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words areas a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

James 5:9

Murmur not, brethren, one against another, that ye be not judged: behold, the judge standeth before the doors.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Proverbs 15:1

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

James 5:16

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

Colossians 3:13

forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye:

James 3:2

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Proverbs 19:17

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

1 Peter 3:9

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

Luke 1:37

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Jeremiah 17:14

Heal me, O Jehovah, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.

Ephesians 5:4

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

John 1:1–51

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

Matthew 7:12

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Matthew 6:7

And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

1 Peter 2:24

who his own self bare our sins in his body upon the tree, that we, having died unto sins, might live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed.

James 1:27

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

Isaiah 41:10

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Exodus 23:25

And ye shall serve Jehovah your God, and he will bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.

Galatians 6:1

Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Psalms 147:3

He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.

3 John 1:2

Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Romans 8:26

And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered;

Romans 3:20

because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

2 Timothy 3:3

without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good,

Matthew 22:39

And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

Proverbs 15:4

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

1 Timothy 3:11

Women in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

Jeremiah 30:17

For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith Jehovah; because they have called thee an outcast, saying, It is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.

1 Peter 4:4

wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them into the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

Philippians 2:4

not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

Ephesians 5:19

speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;

Ephesians 4:25

Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear, lest by any means, when I come, I should find you not such as I would, and should myself be found of you such as ye would not; lest by any means there should be strife, jealousy, wraths, factions, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults;

Exodus 15:26

and he said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of Jehovah thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his eyes, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases upon thee, which I have put upon the Egyptians: for I am Jehovah that healeth thee.

Philippians 2:3–4

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:30

And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in whom ye were sealed unto the day of redemption.

Romans 1:30

backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Proverbs 28:27

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Proverbs 17:22

A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.

Psalms 23:1–6

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 7:15

And Jehovah will take away from thee all sickness; and none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, will he put upon thee, but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.

Revelation 1:1

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;

Acts 28:8

And it was so, that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laying his hands on him healed him.

Matthew 7:1

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Hebrews 13:16

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Isaiah 53:4–5

Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. — read the full passage →

Psalms 30:2

O Jehovah my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

James 5:14

Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Ephesians 1:4

even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love:

1 Corinthians 4:5

Wherefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each man have his praise from God.

Romans 15:1

Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Romans 5:11

and not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

Matthew 9:35

And Jesus went about all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.

Jeremiah 33:6

Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them; and I will reveal unto them abundance of peace and truth.

Psalms 41:3

Jehovah will support him upon the couch of languishing: Thou makest all his bed in his sickness.

1 Samuel 24:12

Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.

1 John 3:17

But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

1 John 2:15

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Romans 3:24

being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Proverbs 31:8–9

Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate. — read the full passage →

Acts 20:35

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye 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.

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