Bible Cross References
Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Proverbs 17:14
The start of an argument is like the first break in a dam; stop it before it goes any further.
Proverbs 18:6
When some fool starts an argument, he is asking for a beating.
Proverbs 25:8
Don't be too quick to go to court about something you have seen. If another witness later proves you wrong, what will you do then?
Proverbs 25:9
If you and your neighbor have a difference of opinion, settle it between yourselves and do not reveal any secrets.
Proverbs 29:22
People with quick tempers cause a lot of quarreling and trouble.
Matthew 5:39-41
39
But now I tell you: do not take revenge on someone who wrongs you. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let him slap your left cheek too.
40
And if someone takes you to court to sue you for your shirt, let him have your coat as well.
41
And if one of the occupation troops forces you to carry his pack one mile, carry it two miles.
Romans 12:18-21
18
Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody.
19
Never take revenge, my friends, but instead let God's anger do it. For the scripture says, "I will take revenge, I will pay back, says the Lord."
20
Instead, as the scripture says: "If your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them a drink; for by doing this you will make them burn with shame."
21
Do not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good.
1 Corinthians 6:6-8
6
Instead, one Christian goes to court against another and lets unbelievers judge the case!
7
The very fact that you have legal disputes among yourselves shows that you have failed completely. Would it not be better for you to be wronged? Would it not be better for you to be robbed?
8
Instead, you yourselves wrong one another and rob one another, even other believers!
2 Timothy 2:24
As the Lord's servant, you must not quarrel. You must be kind toward all, a good and patient teacher,