Conflict Resolution Bible Verses

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

— Matthew 5:9

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."

— Romans 12:18

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful."

— Colossians 3:15

"Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord."

— Hebrews 12:14

"If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over."

— Matthew 18:15

"All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."

— 2 Corinthians 5:18

"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

— Ephesians 4:3

"Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."

— James 3:18

"Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it."

— Psalm 34:14

"They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it."

— 1 Peter 3:11

"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification."

— Romans 14:19

"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other."

— Mark 9:50

"Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."

— 2 Timothy 2:22

"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!"

— Psalm 133:1

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

— Proverbs 15:1

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift."

— Matthew 5:23-24

"Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out."

— Proverbs 17:14

"It is to one's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel."

— Proverbs 20:3

"Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own."

— Proverbs 26:17

"A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel."

— Proverbs 15:18

"Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down."

— Proverbs 26:20

"Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction."

— Proverbs 17:19

"An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins."

— Proverbs 29:22

"Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife."

— Proverbs 21:9

"do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?"

— Proverbs 25:8

"But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'"

— Matthew 18:16

"If any of you has a dispute with another, do you dare to take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the Lord's people?"

— 1 Corinthians 6:1

"In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines."

— Proverbs 18:17

"What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you?"

— James 4:1

"Do everything without grumbling or arguing."

— Philippians 2:14

"Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels."

— 2 Timothy 2:23

"But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless."

— Titus 3:9

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

— Ephesians 4:32

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

— Colossians 3:13

"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."

— Matthew 6:14-15

"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.""

— Matthew 18:21-22

"And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."

— Mark 11:25

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

— Luke 6:37

"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone."

— Romans 12:17

"Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord."

— Romans 12:19

"Do not say, "I'll do to them as they have done to me; I'll pay them back for what they did.""

— Proverbs 24:29

"Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else."

— 1 Thessalonians 5:15

"Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs."

— Proverbs 10:12

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."

— 1 Peter 4:8

"Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."

— Leviticus 19:18

"A person's wisdom yields patience; it is to one's glory to overlook an offense."

— Proverbs 19:11

"So watch yourselves. "If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them."

— Luke 17:3

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves."

— Philippians 2:3

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."

— 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted."

— Galatians 6:1

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."

— James 1:19

"The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing."

— Proverbs 12:18

"Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

— Proverbs 16:24

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

— Ephesians 4:29

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."

— Ephesians 4:2

"To answer before listening— that is folly and shame."

— Proverbs 18:13

"Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given."

— Proverbs 25:11

"A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!"

— Proverbs 15:23

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."

— Galatians 5:22-23

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

— Proverbs 27:17

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."

— 1 John 4:18

"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."

— Romans 15:5-6