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National Association of Christian Ministers: Verses About
Below are Bible verses about anger:
1. Ephesians 4:26-27: “In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
2. Proverbs 14:29: “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.”
3. James 1:19-20: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
4. Proverbs 15:1: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
5. Colossians 3:8: “But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”
6. Proverbs 16:32: “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.”
7. Matthew 5:22: “But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.”
8. Proverbs 19:11: “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”
9. Ephesians 4:31-32: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
10. Proverbs 29:11: “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”
These verses highlight the importance of controlling anger, being patient, slow to speak, and seeking wisdom in managing conflicts. They remind us of the negative consequences of uncontrolled anger and the need for forgiveness, kindness, and compassion in our relationships with others.
