Bible Verses about “conflict resolution”
The Bible contains 22 verses about conflict resolution across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“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."”
“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;”
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.”
“knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,”
“If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.”
“Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
“Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
“"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.”
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."”
“"Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath,”
“But if he doesn't listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.”
“Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.”
“If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector.”
“each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.”
“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.”
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”
“"'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.”
“leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”
“Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.”
“When a man's ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”